Pear decline MLO present in Libya
Pear decline MLO (EPPO A2 list) is present in Libya. Libyan authorities have started a survey to monitor virus and virus-like diseases in pome and stone fruits. However, diseases in this survey are identified by symptoms and not by serological identifcation methods.
Sources
Aburkhes, M.M.; El-Ghawawi, H.; Ben Taher, A.M. (1991) Sanitary program for pome and stone fruits in Libya.
XVth International Symposium on Virus and Virus Diseases of Temperate Fruit Crops 1991-07-08/13, Vienna, Austria.