'Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii'(PHYPTR)
Distribution details in Syrian Arab Republic
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2019: Present, no details
Big-bud symptoms have been observed on field tomatoes in central and north-eastern Syria since 2013. Phytoplasmas belonging to subgroup 16Sr VI-A were detected. Authors concluded that ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii’ is the most probable pathogen species.
* Khalil K, Yousef RN, Girsova NV, Bogoutdinov DZ, Kastalyeva TB, Aldenkawe S (2019) First report of tomato 'big bud' disease in Syria caused by ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii’-related strain. Plant Disease 103(3), p 578.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | Present, no details | ||
| Türkiye | Present, no details |