EPPO Global Database

Claviceps africana(CLAVAF)

Distribution details in United States of America (Texas)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1997: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1997
From CABI Disease map 715 (2006): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (1997/119) : Phytopathology News 31 (4), 75. Ergot of sorghum reported in US.

EPPO Reporting Service (1998/114) : first in Texas in 1997-10, and now in other states. Presumably established.
References
* Anonymous (1997) Rapid spread of ergot of sorghum monitored in several fronts. Phytopathology News, 31(4), p 59.

* Odvody, G. (1997) Ergot of sorghum reported in U.S. Phytopathology News, 31(5), p 75.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, no details view...