EPPO Global Database

Heterodera zeae(HETDZE)

Distribution details in Afghanistan

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2009
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2014/034) : first found in 2009 in the Nangharhar province. Cysts and second stage juveniles of H. zeae were detected in soil samples collected from 5 wheat fields which had been previously cultivated with maize.
References
* Asghari R, Pourjam E, Heydari R, Tanha Maafi Z, Latifi AM (2013) First report of corn cyst nematode, Heterodera zeae in Afghanistan. Australasian Plant Disease Notes 8, 93-96.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
China Guangxi Present, few occurrences view...
China Present, few occurrences view...
Pakistan Present, widespread view...