EPPO Global Database

Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma(PHYP64)

Distribution details in Hungary

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2013
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, only in some areas (Southwestern Hungary) (2013-09)
From CABI Disease map 764 (2023): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2013/211) : first found in August 2013, in 2 locations (Lenti and Kerkateskánd) in the county of Zala (Southwestern Hungary). Under official control.

EPPO Reporting Service (2022/183) : new demarcated areas and buffer zones for Hungary established for G. flavescence where containment measures applied as eradication not deemed possible.

NPPO (2024): found on vineyard in Bénye, confirmed by molecular testing. Under official control.

Mezőfi et al. (2026): reported in 21 of 22 wine growing regions in Hungary.
References
* Malembic-Maher S, Desqué D, Khalil D, Salar P, Bergey B, Danet J-L, Duret S, (...), Foissac X (2020) When a Palearctic bacterium meets a Nearctic insect vector: Genetic and ecological insights into the emergence of the grapevine Flavescence dorée epidemics in Europe. PLOS Pathogens 16(3): e1007967. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1007967

* Mezőfi L, Samu F, Tholt G, Pertics BZ, Garamszegi LZ (2026) Practice-oriented research and development directions for the management of the epidemic of flavescence dorée threatening the Hungarian grape and wine industry. Növényvédelem 87(7), 317-328 (in Hungarian).

* NPPO of Hungary (2013-09, 2024-11).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Present, few occurrences view...
Croatia Present, restricted distribution view...
Romania Present, restricted distribution view...
Serbia Present, widespread view...
Slovakia Present, few occurrences view...
Slovenia Present, restricted distribution view...