EPPO Global Database

Palm lethal yellowing type syndromes(PHYP56)

Distribution details in Cuba

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2002: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1920s
From CABI Disease map 768 (1998): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2003/030) : identification in Cuba confirmed by molecular methods.
References
* Howard, F. W. (1983) FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 31 (3), 101-113.

* Llauger, R.; Becker, D.; Cueto, J.; Peralta, E.; González, V.; Rodríguez, M.; Rohde, W. (2002) Detection and molecular characterization of phytoplasma associated with lethal yellowing disease of coconut palms in Cuba. Journal of Phytopathology, 150(7), 390-395.

* Waters, H.; Romney, D. H.; Harries, H. C. (1980) FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 28 (4), 139-141.