EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 11 - 2008 Num. article: 2008/212

Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus no longer occurs in Cyprus


The NPPO of Cyprus recalled that Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus (EPPO A2 List) was detected in 2002 in a few potato plots (covering a total area of 85 ha) which had been planted with imported seed potatoes. From 2002 to 2004, official eradication measures were taken by the NPPO. Since 2002, the NPPO has closely monitored potato fields in all districts. Results of these surveys showed that C. michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus is no longer present in Cyprus.
The situation of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Cyprus can be described as follows: Absent, eradicated.

Sources

NPPO of Cyprus, 2008-10.