EPPO Global Database

Date palm brittle leaf agent(DPBL00)

Distribution details in Algeria

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2006: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2006/124) : first record, although symptoms had been observed in the 1970s.
References
* Saadi I, Namsi A, Ben Mahamoud O, Takrouni ML, Zouba A, Bové JM, Duran-Vila N (2006) First report of ‘Maladie des feuilles cassantes’ (brittle leaf disease) of date palm in Algeria. New Disease Reports, Volume 13: February 2006 - July 2006. http://www.bspp.org.uk/ndr/july2006/2006-14.asp
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Libya Present, no details view...
Tunisia Present, restricted distribution view...