EPPO Global Database

Pepper ringspot virus(PEPRSV)

Distribution details in South Africa

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, except in specified pest free areas (2023-12
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/015) : found in potato production.
References
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports- South Africa (ZAF-57/2 of 2023-12-21) Notification on the detection of Pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) in the Republic of South Africa. https://www.ippc.int/fr/countries/south-africa/pestreports/2023/12/notification-of-the-detection-of-pepper-ringspot-virus-peprsv-in-the-republic-of-south-africa/