Situation of several quarantine pests in Lithuania in 2000
The NPPO of Lithuania has recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the situation of several quarantine pests during the first half of year 2000:
Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) was found on 10 potato cultivars grown in Lithuania (cvs. Bimonda, Vindsor, Karolin, Sante, Nida, Larisa, Gloria, Mirta, Rossela, Helena). 17 foci have been detected. All infected potatoes were used for animal feed, industrial processing or consumption. The status of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Lithuania can be described as: Present: only in some areas.
Ditylenchus destructor (EU Annexes) was found on seed potatoes in 12 sites. All infected potatoes were used for animal feed, industrial processing or consumption. The status of Ditylenchus destructor in Lithuania can be described as: Present: only in some areas.
Frankliniella occidentalis (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) was observed in a few glasshouses. All infested plants have been destroyed. The status of Frankliniella occidentalis in Lithuania can be described as: Present: only in some areas.
Mycosphaerella linicola (formerly on the EPPO A2 quarantine list) was found in one farm producing flax. All contaminated flax has been used for oil production. The status of Mycosphaerella linicola in Lithuania can be described as: Present: only in some areas.
Puccinia horiana (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) was detected in one glasshouse on chrysanthemums. All infected plants were destroyed. The status of Puccinia horiana in Lithuania can be described as: Present: only in some areas.
Plum pox potyvirus (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) was found on plums (Prunus domestica) in 6 orchards and 9 private gardens. Infected trees from the orchards and from 4 private gardens have been destroyed. For the other private gardens, destruction of the infected trees will be done shortly. The status of plum pox potyvirus in Lithuania can be described as: Present: only in some areas.
Sources
NPPO of Lithuania, 2000-09.