EPPO Global Database

Nepovirus myrtilli(BLMOV0)

Distribution details in United States of America

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2018: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1977
From CABI Disease map 956 (2005): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
First described in 1977 in Michigan. Then, also found in the Midwest and Northeastern USA.
References
* Martin RR, Polashock JJ, Tzanetakis IE (2012) New and emerging viruses of blueberry and cranberry. Viruses 4, 2831-2852.

* Martin RR, Tzanetakis IE (2018) High risk blueberry viruses by region in North America; implications for certification, nurseries, and fruit production. Viruses 10, 342. https://doi.org/10.3390/v10070342

* Sandoval CR, Ramsdell DC, Hancock JF (2008) Infection of wild and cultivated Vaccinium spp. with blueberry leaf mottle nepovirus. Annals of Applied Biology 126(3), 457-464.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada Present, restricted distribution view...
Canada New Brunswick Present, no details view...