EPPO Global Database

Phytophthora colocasiae(PHYTOO)

Distribution details in American Samoa

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1993: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 466 (1997): Present, no details
Comments
Outbreaks throughout island of Tutuila, on Colocasia and Alocasia. Other islands remain free.
References
* SPC (1993) Taro blight in Western Samoa and American Samoa. Agricultural Alert No. 10.

* From South Pacific Commission
------- Present, restricted distribution