EPPO Global Database

Palm lethal yellowing type syndromes(PHYP56)

Distribution details in United States of America (Texas)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2002: Present, no details
From CABI Disease map 768 (1998): Present, no details
From NPPO: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2002/114) : distinct from the lethal yellowing agent described in Florida. Latest finds on Phoenix canariensis prove to be close to Carludovica palmata yellows agent, described from Yucatan (MX).
References
* Carriere, B. (1982) Agricultural Research, USA 31 (3), 16.

* Harrison, N.A.; Womack, M.; Carpio, M.L. (2002) Detection and characterization of a lethal yellowing (16SrIV) group phytoplasma in Canary island date palms affected by lethal decline in Texas. Phytopathology, 86(6), 676-681.

* Howard, F. W. (1983) FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 31 (3), 101-113.

* McCoy, R. E.; Miller, M. E.; Thomas, D. L.; Amador, J. (1980) Plant Disease 64 (11), 1038-1040.
------- Lower Rio Grande Valley on Phoenix canariensis and P. dactylifera.

* Meyerdirk, D. E.; Hart, W. G. (1982) Florida Entomologist 65 (3), 327-334.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, restricted distribution view...