EPPO Global Database

'Candidatus Phytoplasma mali'(PHYPMA)

Distribution details in Netherlands

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 1997
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: at low prevalence (2023-07)
From CABI Disease map 761 (2013): Present, few occurrences
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (1998/81) : before 1997, classed as "found but not established". New finds in autumn 1997. Infected and neighbouring trees destroyed. Eradication believed successful, but requires confirmation.

EPPO Reporting Service (2000/005) : after first find in 1997, found in a few orchards in the south in 1998. Phytosanitary measures are being taken to prevent any further spread.
References
* NPPO of the Netherlands - Pest status of harmful organisms in the Netherlands (Fytosignalering covering 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015).
-------- Pest status based on long term annual surveys carried out until 2002.

* NPPO of the Netherlands (2017-06, 2018-04, 2022-07, 2023-07).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Belgium Present, restricted distribution view...
Germany Present, widespread view...