EPPO Global Database

'Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii'(PHYPTR)

Distribution details in United States of America (Washington)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Present, no details
From CABI Disease map 115 (1975): Present, no details
Comments
Also as lucerne witches' broom.

Old record based on observation of symptoms (not confirmed by molecular detection methods).

first reported in Cannabis sativa plants.
References
* Wagstaff C, Gorman CJ, Swisher Grimm KD, Crowder DW (2026) First report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii’ and Spiroplasma citri in Cannabis sativa in Washington State, USA. Plant Disease 110(4), 1471. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-25-1736-PDN
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada Alberta Absent, unreliable record view...
Canada British Columbia Absent, unreliable record view...
Canada Nova Scotia Absent, unreliable record view...
Canada Prince Edward Island Absent, unreliable record view...
Canada Present, no details view...
Canada New Brunswick Absent, unreliable record view...
Canada Saskatchewan Absent, unreliable record view...
Canada Ontario Absent, unreliable record view...
Mexico Present, no details view...