Palm lethal yellowing type syndromes(PHYP56)
Distribution details in Mozambique
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2017: Present, restricted distribution
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/108) : coconut lethal yellowing disease is spreading along the coastal areas (Inhambane, Zambezia provinces). The type of phytoplasma associated with the disease is not specified.
A paper from Bonnot et al. (2010) confirms that coconut lethal yellowing occurs in Mozambique. It appeared in the district of Mtwara (close to Tanzania). Most cases are now concentrated in the southern area of Quelimane.
A paper from Bonnot et al. (2010) confirms that coconut lethal yellowing occurs in Mozambique. It appeared in the district of Mtwara (close to Tanzania). Most cases are now concentrated in the southern area of Quelimane.
* Bila J, Mondjana A, Samils B, Högberg N, Wilson MR, Santos L (2017) First report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma palmicola’ detection in the planthopper Diostrombus mkurangai in Mozambique. Bulletin of Insectology 70(1), 45-48.
* Bonnot F, de Franqueville H, Lourenço E (2010) Spatial and spatiotemporal pattern analysis of coconut lethal yellowg in Mozambique. Phytopathology 100(4), 300-312.
* ProMED posting (no. 20101118.4185) of 2010-11-19. Lethal yellowing, coconut palm – Mozambique: spread (Inhambane). http://www.promedmail.org
* Bonnot F, de Franqueville H, Lourenço E (2010) Spatial and spatiotemporal pattern analysis of coconut lethal yellowg in Mozambique. Phytopathology 100(4), 300-312.
* ProMED posting (no. 20101118.4185) of 2010-11-19. Lethal yellowing, coconut palm – Mozambique: spread (Inhambane). http://www.promedmail.org
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | Present, no details |