EPPO Global Database

Amaranthus palmeri(AMAPA)

Distribution details in Spain

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/228) : Andalucia and Cataluna (Lleida).

EPPO Reporting Service (2021/095) : resistance to ALS herbicides.

EPPO Reporting Service (2023/124) : resistance to glyphosate.

EPPO Reporting Service (2023/217) : resistance to to ALS herbicides.
References
* Manicardi A, Milani A, Scarabel L, Mora G, Recasens J, Llenes JM, Montull JM, Torra J (2023) First report of glyphosate resistance in an Amaranthus palmeri population in Europe. Weed Research (early view). https://doi.org/10.1111/wre.12579

* Manicardi A, Scarabel L, Lienes JM, Montull JM, Osuna MD, Farré JT, Milani A (2023) Genetic basis and origin of resistance to acetolactate synthase inhibitors in Amaranthus palmeri from Spain and Italy. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7690

* Recasens J (2020) Amaranthus palmeri. Una seria amenaza de nuestros campos de maiz. Phytoma Espana no. 321, 45-50.

* Recasens J, Conesa JA (2011) Presencia de la mala hierba Amaranthus palmeri en el NE de la Península Ibérica. Una amenaza como potencial invasora de cultivos extensivos de regadió. Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal Plagas 37, 129-132.

* Ruiz MD, García BG, Núñez R, Pavón G, Romero JA (2022) Amaranthus palmeri": actualización de la problemática en Extremadura. Phytoma España no. 344, 40-42.

* Torra J, Royo-Esnal A, Romano Y, Osuna MD, Leόn RG, Recasens J (2020) Amaranthus palmeri a new invasive weed in Spain with herbicide resistant biotypes. Agronomy 10(7), 993. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10070993
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Absent, pest no longer present view...
Morocco Present, few occurrences view...
Portugal Madeira Present, no details view...
Portugal Present, no details view...