EPPO Global Database

Diplodia bulgarica(DIPBBU)

Distribution details in Germany

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 2018
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2026/070) : first identified in 2018 on apple and pear trees in Baden-Wuerttemberg. Considered present in nearly all German states in 2023.
References
* Hinrichs‐Berger J, Zegermacher K, Zgraja G (2021) First report of Diplodia bulgarica causing black canker on apple (Malus domestica) and pear (Pyrus communis) in Germany. New Disease Reports 43(1), e12004 https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12004

* Zugschwerdt J, Zegermacher K, Zgraja G, Schrader G, Clovis Douanla-Meli C, Hinrichs‐Berger J (2023) Diversity and distribution of Diplodia spp. – causative agent of black canker on pome fruit trees in Germany. Journal für Kulturpflanzen, 75 (07-08), 196–201. https://doi.org/10.5073/JfK.2023.07-08.03
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Poland Present, no details view...