Phyllosticta citricarpa(GUIGCI)
Distribution details in Uganda
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2008: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2006
From CABI Disease map 53 (2023): Present, no details
First recorded in: 2006
From CABI Disease map 53 (2023): Present, no details
EPPO Reporting Service (2008/120) : there had been ealier unconfirmed reports of G. citricarpa in Uganda. In November 2006, black spot symptoms were observed on orange fruits collected in the Eastern part of Uganda (Teso sub-region). The identity of the fungus was confirmed in 2008.
* Reeder R, Kelly PL, Harling R (2009) First confirmed report of citrus black spot caused by Guignardia citricarpa on sweet oranges (Citrus sinensis) in Uganda. Plant Pathology 58(2), p 399.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Present, no details | ||
| Tanzania | Absent, confirmed by survey |