‘Candidatus Phytoplasma palmicola’(PHYPPL)
Distribution details in Equatorial Guinea
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2023: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2000s
First recorded in: 2000s
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/014) : identity confirmed in 2021. Causing high mortality of coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) in the coastal areas of Equatorial Guinea since 2000s.
* Bertaccini A, Contaldo N, Feduzi G, Andeme AM, Yankey EN, Rovesti L (2023) Molecular identification of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma palmicola’ associated with coconut lethal yellowing in Equatorial Guinea. Annals of Applied Biology 183(3), 262-270. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12854
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | Present, no details |