Cryphonectria parasitica found in Bavaria, Germany
In June 2016, Cryphonectria parasitica (EPPO A2 List) was found on Castanea sativa (sweet chestnut) in Bavaria, Germany. Before this finding, the fungus was known to occur in Germany only in parts of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate. The infection was detected on 2 trees growing in a forest during a research project on sweet chestnuts, and then notified to the plant protection service. The 2 infected trees were destroyed in November 2016 and the forestry district concerned was informed. No further phytosanitary measures are taken due to the presence of the fungus in the Southwestern parts of Germany where sweet chestnut trees are grown in significant numbers.
The pest status of Cryphonectria parasitica in Germany is officially declared as: Present, only in parts of Germany (Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate).
Sources
NPPO of Germany (2017-03).