Eradication of the outbreak of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus on tomato in Belgium
In August 2014, an outbreak of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus (EPPO A2 List) was found on glasshouse tomatoes in Belgium (EPPO RS 2014/190). This outbreak concerned 10 successive plants (Solanum lycopersicum cv. ‘Merlice’) along 1 row in a greenhouse used for tomato fruit production in the Province of Antwerp. This outbreak is now considered eradicated as appropriate measures (destruction of the 10 infected plants and plants in their direct vicinity, and implementation of hygiene measures) have been successfully taken.
The pest status of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Belgium is officially declared as: Absent, pest eradicated.
Sources
NPPO of Belgium (2015-12).