EPPO Global Database

Phakopsora pachyrhizi(PHAKPA)

Distribution details in Cuba

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2009
From CABI Disease map 504 (2015): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
In April 2009, a severe rust outbreak was observed on soybean cv. Conquista in Jovellanos, Matanzas province. The presence of P. pachyrhizi (together with P. meibomiae) was confirmed by molecular tests. It is also noted that an earlier rust outbreak had been observed on soybean in September 2006, followed by minor outbreaks in legumes and beans, but the identity of the pathogens could not be confirmed at that time.
References
* Pérez-Vicente L, Martínez-de la Parte E, Pérez-Miranda M, Martín-Triana EL, Borrás-Hidalgo O, Hernández-Estévez I (2010) First report of Asian rust of soybean caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi in Cuba. Plant Pathology 59(4), p 803.
------- First record.

* Santana Torres Y, Martinez de la Parte E, Pérez Vicente L, Rodriguez Bustamante E, Sanchez Marin R (2012) Hospedantes alternativos de Phakopsora pachyrhizi en campos de soya (Glycine max) de la provincia de Ciego de Avila, Cuba. Fitosanidad 16(2), 69-72.
------- Also found in soybean fields in the municipalities of Matanzas, Villa Clara, Cienfuegos and Ciego de Avila provinces.