EPPO Global Database

Pseudocercospora fijiensis(MYCOFI)

Distribution details in Burundi

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1987
From CABI Disease map 500 (2003): Present, no details
References
* Blomme et al. (2013) A historical overview of the appearance and spread of Musa pests and pathogens on the African continent: highlighting the importance of clean Musa planting material and quarantine measures. Annals of Applied Biology 162(1), 4-26.

* Mourichon X, Fullerton RA (1990) Geographical distribution of the two species Mycosphaerella musicola Leach (Cercospora musae) and M. fijiensis Morelet (C. fijiensis), respectively agents of Sigatoka disease and black leaf streak disease in bananas and plantains. Fruits 45, 213-218.

* Sebasigari K, Stover RH (1988) Banana diseases and pests in East Africa: report of a survey made in November 1987. INIBAP, Montpellier (FR), 15 pp.
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Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Rwanda Present, no details view...
Tanzania Present, no details view...