EPPO Global Database

Blueberry scorch virus(BLSCV0)

Distribution details in United States of America

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 994 (2007): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2005/101) : in late 1970s, the Sheep Pen Hill disease was observed in New Jersey and later considered as being caused by a particular strain of Blueberry scorch virus. The virus was first characterized in highbush blueberries (V. corymbosum) in Washington in 1980. Outbreaks were then reported from other US states.

EPPO Reporting Service (2011/088) : detected in several commercial fields in Michigan, eradication measures were taken.
References
* Bristow, P. R.; Marin, R. R.; Windom, G. E. (2000) Phytopathology 90 (5), 474-479.

* Cavileer, T. D.; Halpern, B. T.; Lawrence, D. M.; Podleckis, E. V.; Martin, R. R.; Hillman, B. I. (1994) Journal of General Virology 75 (4), 711-720.

* DeMarsay A, Hillman BI, Petersen FP, Oudemans PV, Schloemann S (2004) First report of blueberry scorch virus on highbush blueberry in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Plant Disease 88(5), p 572.

* INTERNET
Michigan State University. Integrated Pest Management Resources. Update on 2010 statewide survey for blueberry scorch and blueberry shock diseases by A. Schilder (dated 2010-08).
http://www.ipmnews.msu.edu/fruit/Fruit/tabid/123/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3104/Update-on-2010-statewide-survey-for-blueberry-scorch-and-blueberry-shock-diseases.aspx

* Martin, R. R.; MacDonald, S. G.; Podleckis, E. V. (1992) Acta Horticulturae No. 308, 131-139.

* Wegener LA, Punja ZK, Martin RR (2004) First report of blueberry scorch virus in cranberry in Canada and the United States. Plant Disease 88(4), p 427.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada British Columbia Present, no details view...
Canada Québec Present, no details view...
Canada Present, restricted distribution view...