EPPO Global Database

Dickeya dianthicola(ERWICD)

Hosts

Important note about the classification of host plants in GD:
Categories have been assigned by the EPPO Secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. They correspond to a qualitative evaluation of the importance of the host plant for the pest concerned and remain indicative only.
Further explanation of categories is available in the guide.
Organism Type
Solanum tuberosum (SOLTU) Major host
* Bobev S G, van Vaerenbergh J, Maes M (2014) First report of Dickeya dianthicola causing blackleg on potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Bulgaria. Plant Disease 98 (2), 275. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-13-0147-PDN

* Boluk G, Arif M (2019) First report of Dickeya dianthicola as a causal agent of bacterial soft rot of potato in Hawaii. Plant Disease 103 (11), 2943-2943. https://doi.org/:10.1094/PDIS-11-18-2094-PDN

* Ge T, Jiang H, Johnson SB, Larkin RP, Charkowski AO, Secor G, Hao J (2021) Genotyping Dickeya dianthicola causing potato blackleg and soft rot outbreak associated with inoculum geography in the United States. Plant Disease 105(7), 1976-1983.

* Jiang HH, Hao JJ, Johnson SB, Brueggeman RS, Secor G (2016) First report of Dickeya dianthicola causing blackleg and bacterial soft rot on potato in Maine. Plant Disease 100 (11), 2320. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-15-1513-PDN 

* Laurila J, Joutsjoki T, Lehtinen A, Ahola V, Hannukkala A, Pirhonen M (2006) Characterisation of erwinias causing blackleg and soft rot in Finland. NJF report2 1, 25. 

* Nasaruddin AS, Charkowski AO, Babler BN, Perna NT, Glasner JD (2019) First report of Dickeya dianthicola causing blackleg on potato in Texas. Plant Disease 103 (8), p 2121. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-19-0024-PDN

* Oulghazi S, Khayi S, Lafkih N, Massaoudi Y, El-Karkouri A, El-Hassouni M, Faure D, Moumni M (2017) First report of Dickeya dianthicola causing blackleg disease on potato in Morocco. Plant Disease 101(9), 1671-1672. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-04-17-0548-pdn

* Parkinson N, Stead D, Bew J, Heeney J, Tsror L & Elphinstone J (2009) Dickeya species relatedness and clade structure determined by comparison of recA sequences. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 59, 2388–2393.

* Patel N, Baldwin AC, Patel RD, Kobayashi DY, Wyenandt CA (2019) First report of Dickeya dianthicola causing blackleg and soft rot on potato (Solanum tuberosum) in New Jersey, U.S.A. Plant Disease 103 (1), 146. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-18-0775-PDN  

* Rosenzweig N, Steere L, Kirk W W, Mambetova S, Long C, Schafer R, Dangi S, Byrne J (2016) First report of Dickeya dianthicola and Pectobacterium wasabiae causing aerial stem rot of potato in Michigan, USA. New Disease Reports 10. http://www.ndrs.org.uk/pdfs/033/NDR_033010.pdf

* Samson R, Legendre JB, Christen R, Fischer-Le Saux M, Achouak W, Gardan L (2005) Transfer of Pectobacterium chrysanthemi (Burkholder et al., 1953) Brenner I. 1973 and Brenneria paradisiaca to the genus Dickeya gen. nov. as Dickeya chrysanthemi comb. nov and Dickeya paradisiaca comb. nov. and delineation of four novel species, Dickeya dadantii sp. nov., Dickeya dianthicola sp. nov., Dickeya dieffenbachiae sp. nov. and Dickeya zeae sp. nov. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 55, 1415–1427.

* Sarfraz S, Riaz K, Oulghazi S, Cigna J, Alam M W, Dessaux Y, Faure D (2018) First report of Dickeya dianthicola causing blackleg disease on potato plants in Pakistan. Plant Disease 102 (10), 2027-2028.  https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-18-0551-PDN

* Toth IK, van der Wolf JM, Saddler G, Lojkowska E, Hélias V, Pirhonen M, Tsror (Lahkim) L, Elphinstone JG (2011) Dickeya species: an emerging problem for potato production in Europe. Plant Pathology 60, 385–399.

* Wright D, Bwye A, Banovic M, Baulch J, Wang C, Hair S, Hammond N, Coutts B, Kehoe M (2018) First report of Dickeya dianthicola in potatoes in Australia. Plant Disease 102(10), 2029-2029.
Begonia x intermedia (BEGBE) Host
* Dickey RS (1979) Erwinia chrysanthemi: a comparative study of phenotypic properties of strains from several hosts and other Erwinia species. Phytopathology 69, 324.
------- As Begonia bertii.

* Parkinson N, Stead D, Bew J, Heeney J, Tsror L & Elphinstone J (2009) Dickeya species relatedness and clade structure determined by comparison of recA sequences. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 59, 2388–2393.
------- As Begonia bertinii.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium (CHYHO) Host
* Parkinson N, Stead D, Bew J, Heeney J, Tsror L & Elphinstone J (2009) Dickeya species relatedness and clade structure determined by comparison of recA sequences. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 59, 2388–2393.
Cichorium intybus (CICIN) Host
* Lan W, Nishiwaki Y, Akino S, Kondo N (2013) Soft rot of root chicory in Hokkaido and its causal bacteria. Journal of General Plant Pathology 79 (3), 182-193. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10327-013-0440-z
Cynara scolymus (CYUSC) Host
* Samson R, Legendre JB, Christen R, Fischer-Le Saux M, Achouak W, Gardan L (2005) Transfer of Pectobacterium chrysanthemi (Burkholder et al., 1953) Brenner I. 1973 and Brenneria paradisiaca to the genus Dickeya gen. nov. as Dickeya chrysanthemi comb. nov and Dickeya paradisiaca comb. nov. and delineation of four novel species, Dickeya dadantii sp. nov., Dickeya dianthicola sp. nov., Dickeya dieffenbachiae sp. nov. and Dickeya zeae sp. nov. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 55, 1415–1427.
Dahlia sp. (DAHSS) Host
* Nassar A, Bertheau Y, Dervin C, Narcy JP, Lemattre M (1994) Ribotyping of Erwinia chrysanthemi strains in relation to their pathogenic and geographic distribution. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 60, 3781–3789.

* Parkinson N, Stead D, Bew J, Heeney J, Tsror L & Elphinstone J (2009) Dickeya species relatedness and clade structure determined by comparison of recA sequences. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 59, 2388–2393.

* Samson R, Legendre JB, Christen R, Fischer-Le Saux M, Achouak W, Gardan L (2005) Transfer of Pectobacterium chrysanthemi (Burkholder et al., 1953) Brenner I. 1973 and Brenneria paradisiaca to the genus Dickeya gen. nov. as Dickeya chrysanthemi comb. nov and Dickeya paradisiaca comb. nov. and delineation of four novel species, Dickeya dadantii sp. nov., Dickeya dianthicola sp. nov., Dickeya dieffenbachiae sp. nov. and Dickeya zeae sp. nov. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 55, 1415–1427.

* van Leeuwen P, Dees R, Vreeburg P, van Doorn J (2012) Oorzaak Erwinia problemen dahlia vooral Dickeya dianthicola. BloembollenVisie 246, p 22.
Daucus carota (DAUCA) Host
* Dickey RS (1979) Erwinia chrysanthemi: a comparative study of phenotypic properties of strains from several hosts and other Erwinia species. Phytopathology 69, 324.

* Farrar JJ, Nunez JJ, Davis RM (2000) Influence of soil saturation and temperature on Erwinia chrysanthemi soft rot of carrot. Plant Disease 84,665-668.

* Towner DB, Berha L (1976) Core-rot: A bacterial disease of carrots. Plant Disease Reporter 60, 357-359.
Dianthus barbatus (DINBA) Host
* Dickey RS (1979) Erwinia chrysanthemi: a comparative study of phenotypic properties of strains from several hosts and other Erwinia species. Phytopathology 69, 324.
Dianthus caryophyllus (DINCA) Host
* Hellmers E (1955) Bacterial wilt of carnations. Gardeners‘ Chronicle 137, 3567, 194–195.

* Nassar A, Bertheau Y, Dervin C, Narcy JP, Lemattre M (1994) Ribotyping of Erwinia chrysanthemi strains in relation to their pathogenic and geographic distribution. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 60, 3781–3789.

* Parkinson N, Stead D, Bew J, Heeney J, Tsror L & Elphinstone J (2009) Dickeya species relatedness and clade structure determined by comparison of recA sequences. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 59, 2388–2393.

* Saito T (1985) Bacterial stunt of carnation caused by Erwinia chrysanthemi pv. dianthicola. Annual Phytopathological Society Japan 51, 141–145.

* Samson R, Legendre JB, Christen R, Fischer-Le Saux M, Achouak W, Gardan L (2005) Transfer of Pectobacterium chrysanthemi (Burkholder et al., 1953) Brenner I. 1973 and Brenneria paradisiaca to the genus Dickeya gen. nov. as Dickeya chrysanthemi comb. nov and Dickeya paradisiaca comb. nov. and delineation of four novel species, Dickeya dadantii sp. nov., Dickeya dianthicola sp. nov., Dickeya dieffenbachiae sp. nov. and Dickeya zeae sp. nov. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 55, 1415–1427.
Hyacinthus sp. (HYASS) Host
* van Doorn J, Vreeburg PJM, van Leeuwen PJ, Dees RHL (2011) The presence and survival of soft rot (Erwinia) in flower bulb production systems. Acta Horticulturae 886, 365–379.
Hylotelephium spectabile (SEDSL) Host
* Dickey RS (1979) Erwinia chrysanthemi: a comparative study of phenotypic properties of strains from several hosts and other Erwinia species. Phytopathology 69, 324.
-------- As Sedum spectabile.

* Parkinson N, Stead D, Bew J, Heeney J, Tsror L & Elphinstone J (2009) Dickeya species relatedness and clade structure determined by comparison of recA sequences. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 59, 2388–2393.
------- As Sedum spectabile.

* Sławiak M, van Beckhoven JRCM, Speksnijder AGCL, Czajkowski R, Grabe G, van der Wolf JM (2009) Biochemical and genetical analysis reveal a new clade of biovar 3 Dickeya spp. strains isolated from potato in Europe. European Journal of Plant Pathology 125(2), 245-261.
------- As Sedum spectabile.

* van der Helm F (2009) Bacterierot in Sedum: hoe te handelen? Vakblad voor de Bloemisterij 33, 43.
------- As Sedum spectabile.
Impatiens hawkeri (IPAHA) Host
* Liu Y, Vasiu S, Daughtrey M, Filiatrault M J (2021) First report of Dickeya dianthicola causing blackleg on New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) in New York state, U.S.A. Plant Disease 105(4), 1192-1192. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-20-2020-PDN
Ipomoea batatas (IPOBA) Host
* Curland RD, Mainello A, Perry KL, Hao J, Charkowski AO, Bull CT, McNally RR, Johnson SB, Rosenzweig N, Secor GA, Larkin RP, Gugino BK, Ishimaru CA (2021) Species of Dickeya and Pectobacterium isolated during an outbreak of blackleg and soft rot of potato in Northeastern and North Central United States. Microorganisms 9(8), 1733. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9081733

* Dickey RS (1979) Erwinia chrysanthemi: a comparative study of phenotypic properties of strains from several hosts and other Erwinia species. Phytopathology 69, 324.

* Huang LF, Fang BP, Luo ZX, Chen JY, Zhang XJ & Wang ZY (2010) First report of bacterial stem and root rot of sweet potato caused by a Dickeya sp. (Erwinia chrysanthemi) in China. Plant Disease 94, 1503-1503.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana (KANBL) Host
* Dickey RS (1979) Erwinia chrysanthemi: a comparative study of phenotypic properties of strains from several hosts and other Erwinia species. Phytopathology 69, 324.

* Dinesen IG (1979) A disease of Kalanchoë blossfeldiana caused by Erwinia chrysanthemi. Journal of Phytopathology 95, 59-64.

* Janse J, Ruissen MA (1988) Characterisation and classification of Erwinia chrysanthemi strains from several hosts in the Netherlands. Phytopathology 78, 800–808.

* Laurila J, Hannukkala A, Nykyri J, Pasanen M, Helias V, Garlant L, Pirhonen M (2010) Symptoms and yield reduction caused by Dickeya spp. strains isolated from potato and river water in Finland. European Journal of Plant Pathology 126, 249–262.

* Nassar A, Bertheau Y, Dervin C, Narcy JP, Lemattre M (1994) Ribotyping of Erwinia chrysanthemi strains in relation to their pathogenic and geographic distribution. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 60, 3781–3789.

* Ngwira N, Samson R (1990) Erwinia chrysanthemi: description of two new biovars (bv 8 and bv 9) isolated from kalanchoe and maize host plants. Agronomie 10, 341-345.

* Parkinson N, Stead D, Bew J, Heeney J, Tsror L & Elphinstone J (2009) Dickeya species relatedness and clade structure determined by comparison of recA sequences. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 59, 2388–2393.

* Samson R, Legendre JB, Christen R, Fischer-Le Saux M, Achouak W, Gardan L (2005) Transfer of Pectobacterium chrysanthemi (Burkholder et al., 1953) Brenner I. 1973 and Brenneria paradisiaca to the genus Dickeya gen. nov. as Dickeya chrysanthemi comb. nov and Dickeya paradisiaca comb. nov. and delineation of four novel species, Dickeya dadantii sp. nov., Dickeya dianthicola sp. nov., Dickeya dieffenbachiae sp. nov. and Dickeya zeae sp. nov. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 55, 1415–1427.


* Sławiak M, Beckhoven JRCMv, Speksnijder AGCL, Czajkowski R, Grabe G, Wolf JMvd (2009) Biochemical and genetical analysis reveal a new clade of biovar 3 Dickeya spp. strains isolated from potato in Europe. European Journal of Plant Pathology 125 (2), 245-261.
Solanum lycopersicum (LYPES) Host
* Samson R, Legendre JB, Christen R, Fischer-Le Saux M, Achouak W, Gardan L (2005) Transfer of Pectobacterium chrysanthemi (Burkholder et al., 1953) Brenner I. 1973 and Brenneria paradisiaca to the genus Dickeya gen. nov. as Dickeya chrysanthemi comb. nov and Dickeya paradisiaca comb. nov. and delineation of four novel species, Dickeya dadantii sp. nov., Dickeya dianthicola sp. nov., Dickeya dieffenbachiae sp. nov. and Dickeya zeae sp. nov. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 55, 1415–1427.
Phedimus hybridus (SEDHY) Experimental
* Bobev S G, van Vaerenbergh J, Maes M (2014) First report of Dickeya dianthicola causing blackleg on potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Bulgaria. Plant Disease 98 (2), 275. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-13-0147-PDN
------- Artificial inoculation.
Cyperus rotundus (CYPRO) Doubtful host
* Tsror L, Erlich O, Lebiush S, Hazanovsky M, Zig U, Slawiak M, Grabe G, van der Wolf JM, van de Haar JJ (2009) Assessment of recent outbreaks of Dickeya sp. (syn. Erwinia chrysanthemi) slow wilt in potato crops in Israel. European Journal of Plant Pathology 123, 311–20.
------- No other reference for D. dianthicola could be found on this host. This may be based on a old reference for Erwinia chrysanthemi in general ?