EPPO Global Database

Pseudocercospora angolensis(CERCAN)

Distribution details in Ghana

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2004
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2014/051) : the presence of the fungus was confirmed in 2013 in the Eastern Region (although symptoms have been observed since 2004). Disease symptoms have also been observed in Ashanti and Central Regions.
References
* Brentu FC, Cornelius EW, Lawson LEV, Oduro KA, Vicent A (2013) First report of Pseudocercospora angolensis causing fruit and leaf spot of citrus in Ghana. Plant Disease 97(12), p 1661.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Burkina Faso Absent, confirmed by survey view...
Cote d'Ivoire Present, no details view...
Togo Present, no details view...