EPPO Global Database

Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma(PHYP64)

Distribution details in Bulgaria

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, in specific parts of the Member State, where host crop(s) are grown (2026-02).
Comments
For the moment, flavescence dorée phytoplasma (16SrV-C) has been detected in wild plants of Clematitis vitalba and Ailanthus altissima, but not in grapevine.

NPPO of Bulgaria (2026-02): found in September 2025. Present. Official phytosanitary measures in place.
References
* Genov N, Angelini E, Filippin L (2018) First report of Clematis vitalba and Ailanthus altissima infected with 16SV-C subgroup phytoplasmas in Bulgaria. Proceedings of the 19th Congress of ICVG (Santiago, CL, 2018-04-09/12), 152-153.

* NPPO of Bulgaria (2026-02).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Romania Present, restricted distribution view...
Serbia Present, widespread view...