Erwinia amylovora present in Emilia-Romagna (IT)
In October 1994, two foci of Erwinia amylovora (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) were found by the Regional Phytosanitary Service in the region of Emilia-Romagna (IT). Fireblight has been discovered in one pear orchard in the area of San Pietro in Casale and in four nurseries in the area of Minerbio, which are both situated in the district of Bologna.
Sources
Plant Protection Service of Italy, 1994-04.
Regional Phytosanitary Service in the region of Emilia-Romagna (1995) [two foci of fireblight]
L'Informatore Agrario, 51 (11), 93