EPPO Global Database

Phakopsora pachyrhizi(PHAKPA)

Distribution details in Nigeria

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2016: Present, widespread
From CABI Disease map 504 (2015): Present, no details
Comments
Endemic in most soybean-producing areas in Nigeria, which is the largest producer of soybean in Africa (Twizeyimana et al., 2008).
References
* Anonymous (1976) Annual Report, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 1975, 219 pp. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria.

* Akinsanmi, O. A.; Ladipo, J. L.; Oyekan, P. O. (2001) Plant Disease 85 (1), 97.
------- Oniyo area.

* Iwo, G. A.; Ittah, M. A.; Osai, E. O. (2012) Journal of Agricultural Science (Toronto) 4 (10), 1-6.

* Levy C (2005) Epidemiology and chemical control of soybean rust in Southern Africa. Plant Disease 89(6), 669-674.

* Murithi MM, Beed F, Tukamuhabwa P, Thomma BPHJ, Joosten MHAJ (2016) Soybean production in eastern and southern Africa and threat of yield loss due to soybean rust caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi. Plant Pathology 65, 176-188.

* Twizeyimana M, Ojiambo PS, Ikotun T, Ladipo JL, Hartman GL, bandyopadhyay R (2008) Evaluation of soybean germplasm for resistance to soybean rus (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in Nigeria. Plant Disease 92(6), 947-952.

* Twizeyimana, M.; Ojiambo, P. S.; Bandyopadhyay, R.; Hartman, G. L. (2014) Plant Disease 98 (9), 1261-1266.

* Twizeyimana, M.; Ojiambo, P. S.; Hartman, G. L.; Bandyopadhyay, R. (2011) Plant Disease 95 (1), 43-50.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Cameroon Present, no details view...