EPPO Global Database

'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'(PHYPAS)

Distribution details in Brazil (Santa Catarina)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2025/059) : Leafhopper in Brazil tested positive for Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris.
References
* Canale MC, Pompelli Manica MA, Silva de Andrade MV, Castilhos RV (2024) Leptodelphax maculigera (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) harbors the corn stunt complex pathogens. Plant Disease 108 (9), 2653-2657.

* Ferreira J, de Andrade MV, Gorayeb ES, Zinger LK, Savaris DM, de Cól MC, Del Ponte EM, da Silva FN, do Prado Ribeiro L, Canale MC (2025) Dalbulus maidis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) spatio-temporal dynamics and infection prevalence with the corn stunt mollicutes and virus in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Crop Protection 202, 107510.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Argentina Present, no details view...
Colombia Present, no details view...
Peru Present, no details view...