First report of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens in Hungary
In March 2025, a bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) seed sample imported from Iran was found to be infected by Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens (EPPO A2 List). The seed lot (1 kg) was destroyed.
In addition, based on a notification from the NPPO of the Netherlands (EPPO RS 2024/224), the presence of this pathogen was detected in seeds of P. vulgaris imported from the USA. A total of 196 bags had been delivered to a company in the city of Szolnok (Észak-Alföld region). At the time of inspection, 119 bags (each containing 100 000 seeds) remained in stock, 24 bags had already been delivered to a grower in Mindszent, and 53 bags had been sent to another company. Further phytosanitary investigations are ongoing. Measures will be taken to verify any potential sowing and to implement necessary quarantine restrictions.
The pest status of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens in Hungary is officially declared as: Present, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Hungary (2025-05).