EPPO Global Database

'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus'(LIBEAS)

Distribution details in Brazil (Santa Catarina)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2022
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/001) : citrus greening detected in the state of Santa Catarina in 2022. Under official control.
References
* Fondecitrus (2022-10-11) Estado de Santa Catarina confirma detecção de greening em plantas de citros. https://www.fundecitrus.com.br/comunicacao/noticias/integra/estado-de-santa-catarina-confirma-deteccao-de-greening-em-plantas-de-citros/1241

* Canale MC, Andreis S, Brugnara EC, Frandoloso V, Maro LA, dos Santos F, Branco FA, Castilhos RV, Mees A (2025) Collaborative efforts for Huanglongbing detection and citriculture protection in Santa Catarina, Brazil: perspectives for a family farming region. Tropical Plant Pathology 50(1), 1-9.
------- confirmed in six municipalities in Santa Catarina: Xanxerê, Abelardo Luz, São Lourenço do Oeste, Guaraciaba, São José do Cedro, and Ipuaçu, all located in the state’s western region.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Argentina Present, restricted distribution view...
Colombia Present, restricted distribution view...
French Guiana Present, restricted distribution view...
Paraguay Present, restricted distribution view...
Uruguay Transient view...
Venezuela Present, restricted distribution view...