EPPO Global Database

Rhizoctonia theobromae(ONCOTH)

Distribution details in Indonesia (Sulawesi)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, no details
From CABI Disease map 507 (1987): Present, no details
Comments
Severe outbreak reported in 2011 in Sulawesi.
References
* ProMed posting (no. 20111107.3310) of 2011-11-07. Vascular streak dieback cocoa - Indonesia: Sulawesi island. http://www.promedmail.org

* Parawansa AK, Bryceson S, Vandermark E, Firmansyah AP, Purwantara A, McMahon PJ, Keane PJ (2022) Severity and changed symptoms of vascular streak dieback caused by Ceratobasidium theobromae in several cocoa (Theobroma cacao) clones in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Tropical Plant Pathology 47(6), 754-769.

* Pawirosoemardgo S, Purwantara A (1992) Occurrence and control of VSD in Java and South East Sulawesi. In: Keane PJ, Putter CAJ (eds) Cocoa pest and disease management in Southeast Asia and Australasia, 209-213.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Malaysia Sabah Present, no details view...
Malaysia Present, no details view...
Malaysia West Present, no details view...
Papua New Guinea Present, no details view...