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Scientists Detect Fiji Virus in Haryana's Paddy Belt
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 12:18 PM
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Researchers have identified traces of the Fiji virus in paddy fields across Haryana, raising concerns about crop health and potential spread.
Scientists from a leading agricultural research institute announced that samples collected from multiple paddy fields in Haryana tested positive for the Fiji virus, a pathogen known to affect rice crops worldwide.
The detection was made during routine surveillance of viral diseases in the state’s major rice-growing districts.
Experts warn that the presence of the virus could compromise yield and quality, especially if the pathogen spreads to neighboring states.
Authorities are now coordinating with the state agriculture department to conduct a detailed risk assessment and to implement containment measures.
The detection was made during routine surveillance of viral diseases in the state’s major rice-growing districts.
Experts warn that the presence of the virus could compromise yield and quality, especially if the pathogen spreads to neighboring states.
Authorities are now coordinating with the state agriculture department to conduct a detailed risk assessment and to implement containment measures.