EPPO Global Database

Peronospora belbahrii(PEROBE)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2016: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2003
From CABI Disease map 1177 (2015): Present, no details
Comments
First observed in 2003 on sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) in several greenhouses located in Liguria region (Northern Italy).
References
* Collina M, Merighi M, Turan C, Pirondi A, Minuto G, Brunelli A (2016) First report of resistance of Peronospora belbahrii, causal agent of downy mildew of basil, to mefenoxam in Italy. Plant Disease 100(8), p 1787.

* Garibaldi A, Minuto A, Minuto G, Gullino ML (2004) First report of downy mildew on basil (Ocimum basilicum) in Italy. Plant Disease 88(3), p 312.

* Gilardi, G.; Demarchi, S.; Gullino, M. L.; Garibaldi, A. (2012) Protezione delle Colture No.2, 46.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, few occurrences view...
Switzerland Present, no details view...