EPPO Global Database

Hemileia vastatrix(HEMIVA)

Distribution details in Guatemala

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, no details
From CABI Disease map 005 (1998): Present, no details
References
* ProMed posting (no.20140604.2518313) of 2014-06-04. Leaf rust, coffee - Central America: Hight altitude strain, update. http://www.promedmail.org
------- The rust has affected 70% of the nation's crop in 2013.

* ProMed posting (no.2013-02-03 21:20:43) of 2013-02-03. Leaf rust, coffee - Guatemala: emergency. http://www.promedmail.org
------- The Guatemalan National Coffee Association (Anacafe) declared a state of emergency due to the spread of rust disease.

* ProMed posting (no. 20120511.1129720) of 2012-05-11. Leaf rust, coffee - Guatemala: new strain. http://www.promedmail.org
------- Severe outbreak is reported (affecting approx. 274 000 ha), suspected to be caused by a new strain.

* Schieber, E.; Sanchez de Leon, A. (1982) Plant Disease 66 (9), 855-856.
------- First record, Chiquimulilla region near El Salvador border in 1980.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Belize Present, no details view...
El Salvador Present, no details view...
Honduras Present, no details view...
Mexico Present, no details view...