Absence of Xylella fastidiosa in Türkiye
Official surveys have been conducted in Türkiye since 2014 to assess the possible presence of Xylella fastidiosa (EPPO A2 List), as well as its potential vectors.
- In 2014, visual surveys focused on olive, and were then extended to more crops and provinces.
- In 2016, surveys were carried out in 25 provinces where olives, citrus fruits, grapevine and almonds are grown. Samples were taken when suspicious symptoms were observed. In total, 440 samples were tested and were negative.
- In 2017, surveys covered olive, citrus, grapevine, almond and ornamental plants in 26 provinces: 500 samples were tested and were negative.
- In 2018-2020, surveys covered olive, citrus, grapevine, almond, cherry and ornamental plants in 34 provinces. All samples were tested negative: 600 in 2018, 308 in 2019, 207 in 2020.
- In 2021 and 2020, surveillance was conducted following EFSA guidelines and included host plants in commercial orchards, in natural and semi-natural areas, in nurseries and gardens, as well as host trees on roadsides and parks. In 2021, they covered 10565 plots in 51 provinces, and in 2022 12157 plots in 49 provinces. All samples tested negative.
The pest status of Xylella fastidiosa in Türkiye is officially declared as: Absent, confirmed by survey.
Sources
NPPO of Türkiye (2023-03).