'Candidatus Phytoplasma prunorum'(PHYPPR)
Distribution details in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2025: Present, no details
* Asadollah Bina M, Rastgou M, Allahverdipour T, Noris E, Matić S (2025) Detection and molecular characterization of Phytoplasmas associated with pome fruits in northwest Iran. Applied Fruit Science. 67(6), 453.
-----found to cause yellowing, reddening, small leaves and witches' broom on apple trees.
* Hashemi-Tameh M, Bahar M, Zirak L (2014) Molecular characterization of phytoplasmas related to apple proliferation and Aster yellows groups associated with pear decline symptoms in Iran. Journal of Phytopathology 16(10), 627-702.
------- First record in Iran, and first detection in pear trees showing symptoms of pear decline.
-----found to cause yellowing, reddening, small leaves and witches' broom on apple trees.
* Hashemi-Tameh M, Bahar M, Zirak L (2014) Molecular characterization of phytoplasmas related to apple proliferation and Aster yellows groups associated with pear decline symptoms in Iran. Journal of Phytopathology 16(10), 627-702.
------- First record in Iran, and first detection in pear trees showing symptoms of pear decline.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | Present, few occurrences | ||
| Türkiye | Present, restricted distribution |