Closterovirus tristezae(CTV000)
Distribution details in Libya
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2009: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 289 (1998): Present, no details
From CABI Disease map 289 (1998): Present, no details
EPPO Reporting Service 504/02. Suspected infections found in 1970s (possibly severe attacks of Spiroplasma citri).
The presence of CTV was confirmed by Abukraa et al. (2009). The first cases were indeed reported by Nour-Eldin and Fudl-Allah in 1976, at the research sation of Al-Ftah University in Tripoli. Infected trees were destroyed, and for several years no further studies were made. Surveys were carried out in 2007, and CTV was detected in several areas (Zawia, Zahra, Tripoli, Grapolli and Sabha).
The presence of CTV was confirmed by Abukraa et al. (2009). The first cases were indeed reported by Nour-Eldin and Fudl-Allah in 1976, at the research sation of Al-Ftah University in Tripoli. Infected trees were destroyed, and for several years no further studies were made. Surveys were carried out in 2007, and CTV was detected in several areas (Zawia, Zahra, Tripoli, Grapolli and Sabha).
* Abukraa H, Djelouah K & Kafu A (2009) Historical review of Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) in Libya. In: D'Onghia AM, Djelouah K, Roistacher CN (eds). Citrus tristeza virus and Toxoptera citricidus: a serious threat to the Mediterranean citrus industry. Bari : CIHEAM, 2009. p. 103-105. (Options Méditerranéennes : Série B. Etudes et Recherches; n. 65. https://om.ciheam.org/om/pdf/b65/00801397.pdf
* Nour-Eldin F, Fudl-Allah AE-SA (1976) Libyan Journal of Agriculture 5, 101-110.
* Nour-Eldin F, Fudl-Allah AE-SA (1976) Libyan Journal of Agriculture 5, 101-110.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Chad | Present, widespread | ||
| Egypt | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Sudan | Present, few occurrences | ||
| Tunisia | Present, restricted distribution |