EPPO Global Database

Banana bunchy top virus(BBTV00)

Distribution details in Uganda

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2020
Comments
First found in 2020 in the Northern region, then also found in the Western region.
References
* Bouwmeester H, Blomme G, Omondi AB, Ocimati W (2023) Banana bunchy top disease in Africa–Predicting continent‐wide disease risks by combining survey data and expert knowledge. Plant Pathology 72(8), 1476-1490.

* Ocimati W, Tazuba AF, Tushemereirwe WK, Tugume J, Omondi BA, Acema D, Were E, Onyilo F, Ssekamate AM, Namanya P, Kubiriba J (2021) First report of banana bunchy top disease caused by Banana bunchy top virus in Uganda. New Disease Report, 44(2), e12052. https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12052
------- In August 2020, banana plants with characteristic symptoms of banana bunchy top disease caused by the Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) were observed on two different banana (Musa sp.) mats in backyard gardens in Arua City, West Nile region of Uganda. Identity confirmed by PCR.

* ProMed posting (no. 20220714.8704418) of 2022-07-14. Banana bunchy top virus - Uganda: Alert. http://www.promedmail.org
------- Also in the Western region.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Rwanda Present, no details view...
Tanzania Present, no details view...