EPPO Global Database

Phyllosticta citricarpa(GUIGCI)

Distribution details in Australia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2005: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 053 (2012): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Along coastal areas in Queensland and New South Wales (Bundaberg, Gayndah, Maryborough, Lismore, Paterson).
References
* Bertus AL (1981) Rural Newsletter No. 79, 32-33.

* Hall EG (1973) CSIRO Food Research Quarterly 33 (3, Suppl.), 3 pp.

* Paul I, van Jaarsveld AS, Korsten L, Hattingh V (2005) The potential global geographical distribution of Citrus Black Spot caused by Guignardia citricarpa (Kiely): likelihood of disease establishment in the European Union. Crop Protection 24(2), 297-308.
------- Includes a map (occurs mainly along the coast).

* USDA (1982) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 28. Citrus black spot, Guignardia citricarpa. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.