EPPO Global Database

Pseudocercospora fijiensis(MYCOFI)

Distribution details in St Vincent and the Grenadines

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 2009
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: but managed (2010-02)
Comments
Black Sigatoka was identified for the first time in November 2009. The disease is restricted to the northern part of the country.

In 2010, it was reported that the disease had spread to most of the banana-producing areas but that the problem was well managed.
References
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – St Vincent and the Grenadines. https://www.ippc.int/index.php
- Presence of Black Sigatoka" in St. vincent and the Grenadines (2009-12-01).
- Update on "Black Sigatoka" (2010-02-15)