New data on pests and diseases of quarantine importance
By browsing through the literature, the EPPO Secretariat has noted the following items of interest concerning several pests and diseases of quarantine importance.
New records
- So far, the only grapevine yellows found in Germany was referred to as 'Vergilbungskrankheit' (VK). Recently, a non-VK grapevine yellows was found and identified as grapevine flavescence dorée (EPPO A2 quarantine pest).
Review of Plant Pathology, 75(6), p 516 (4034).
- Puccinia pelargonii-zonalis (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) was reported for the first time on Pelargonium odoratissimum in Colombia.
Review of Plant Pathology, 75(6), p 464 (3575).
- Tomato spotted wilt tospovirus (potential EPPO A2 quarantine pest) is present in Saudi Arabia in tomatoes growing in the Eastern Province.
Review of Agricultural Entomology, 84(6), p 674 (5608).
- Verticillium albo-atrum (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) is present in Ukraine, and is considered as one of the main causes of yield losses on lucerne.
Review of Plant Pathology, 75(6), p 488 (3801).
- Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (X. campestris pv. phaseoli - EPPO A2 quarantine pest) is present in Jordan, in the Jordan valley.
Review of Plant Pathology, 75(6), p 491 (3824).
- Surveys on the Diptera of Bermuda have been carried out from 1987 to 1991, and all previous literature records have been verified as far as possible. 258 species in 44 families have been recorded. Anastrepha obliqua (EPPO A1 quarantine pest) is considered as an interception which has not become established. Among new records, Liriomyza trifolii (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) is cited.
Review of Agricultural Entomology, 84(6), p 617 (5155).
- Bemisia tabaci (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) is present in Benin, and is associated with African cassava mosaic virus.
Review of Agricultural Entomology, 84(6), p 669 (5574).
Detailed record
- Citrus ringspot virus (EU Annex II/A1) was found on mandarin and sweet orange in Punjab, India. Conspicuous chlorotic rings were observed. Severely affected plants showed decline symptoms, resulting in low fruit production.
Review of Plant Pathology, 75(6), p 517 (4046).
Sources
EPPO Secretariat, 1996-06.