EPPO Global Database

Rhizoctonia theobromae(ONCOTH)

Distribution details in Suriname

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2025
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2026/072) : first report in cassava (Manihot esculenta) fields in Marowijne region. Not officially confirmed by the NPPO.
References
*Internet
Ministerie van Landbouw Veeteelt en Visserij:
-https://gov.sr/bescherm-onze-cassave-geen-paniek-wel-gezamenlijke-waakzaamheid/
-https://gov.sr/ministerie-van-lvv-intensiveert-voorlichting-over-cassaveziekte-in-oost-suriname/
-https://gov.sr/doab-en-lvv-onderzoeken-melding-van-cassaveziekte-in-marowijne/ (accessed 2026-02)

StarNeuws (2026-02-27) CELOS identificeert oorzaak cassaveziekte: schimmel bedreigt voedselteelt [CELOS identifies cause of cassava disease: fungus threatens food production] https://dagbladdewest.com/2026/02/27/nieuwe-schimmel-bedreigt-cassaveproductie-in-suriname/
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Brazil Amapa Present, few occurrences view...
Brazil Para Present, restricted distribution view...
Brazil Present, few occurrences view...
French Guiana Present, no details view...