EPPO Global Database

Potexvirus ecshostae(HVX000)

Distribution details in New Zealand

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2013/175) : the virus was first reported in 2012 in a nursery in Kihikihi (North Island). However, it is believed to have been present and widespread in the country for more than 10 years.
References
* Tang J, Hardy C, Lebas BSM, Ward LI (2012) Presence of Hosta virus X in New Zealand. Australasian Plant Disease Notes 7, 39–40.