EPPO Global Database

'Candidatus Phytoplasma palmae'(PHYPPA)

Distribution details in Mozambique

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Absent, unreliable record
Comments
Since original findings, C. Ph. palmae has often been shown to be a different species of phytoplasma, so previous findings may be unreliable.
References
* CABI (Undated)

* Sowbaranigha M, Maruthasalam S, Karthikeyan G, Velmurugan S, Alagar M (2025) Coconut phytoplasma diseases: Advances in detection and sustainable management strategies. Plant Science Today 12:10074.