EPPO Global Database

Palm lethal yellowing type syndromes(PHYP56)

Distribution details in Madagascar

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2016
Comments
'Candidatus Phytoplasma cocostanzaniae’ or a related strain.
References
* Pilet F, Rakotoarisoa E, Rakotomalala M, Sisteron S, Razakamanana HN, Rabemiafara L (2021) First report of strains related to the phytoplasma associated with Tanzanian Lethal Decline on Cocos nucifera on the Western coast of Madagascar. Plant Disease 105(12), 4146. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-21-0623-PDN
------- similar to phytoplasma associated with the Tanzanian lethal decline.