EPPO Global Database

Amaranthus palmeri(AMAPA)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/217) : resistance to to ALS herbicides.
References
* Iamonico D (2015) Taxonomic revision of the genus Amaranthus (Amaranthaceae) in Italy. Phytotaxa 199 (1) 001-084.

* 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
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Transient view...
France Absent, pest no longer present view...