EPPO Global Database

Phyllachora maydis(PHYRMA)

Distribution details in United States of America (Delaware)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2023
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/027) : first found in October 2023 in commercial maize fields in Kent and Sussex counties. Incidence was low.
References
* Henrickson M, Pollok J, Koehler A (2024) First report of Phyllachora maydis causing tar spot on corn in Delaware. Plant Disease (early view). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-23-2332-PDN
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada Present, restricted distribution view...
Canada Ontario Present, restricted distribution view...
Mexico Present, no details view...