EPPO Global Database

Monosporascus cannonballus(MSPSCB)

Distribution details in China (Zhejiang)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2014
Comments
Root rot and vine decline observed in September 2014 in melons (Cucumis melo) gorwing in several greeenhouses (85% disease incidence).
References
* Jin Y, Wu HM, Zhongzhu P, Yan X, Wang B, Zheng YL, Feng XX (2024) First report of Monosporascus cannonballus causing root rot and vine decline in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in China. Plant Disease (early view). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-23-2065-PDN

* Yan LY, Zang QY, Huang YP, Wang YH (2016) First report of root rot and vine decline of melon caused by Monosporascus cannonballus in Eastern mainland China. Plant Disease 100(3), p 651.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
India Rajasthan Present, no details view...
India Punjab Present, no details view...
India Maharashtra Present, no details view...
India Present, no details view...
Pakistan Absent, invalid record view...