Phytophthora colocasiae(PHYTOO)
Distribution details in Papua New Guinea
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
1992: Present, widespread
From CABI Disease map 466 (1997): Present, no details
From CABI Disease map 466 (1997): Present, no details
A major factor in the decline of taro cultivation, especially in areas of high rainfall (over 2500 mm).
* Arentz, F. (1986) Papua New Guinea Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 34 (1-4), 9-18.
* Herb. IMI.
* SPC (1993) Taro blight in Western Samoa and American Samoa. Agricultural Alert No. 10.
* From South Pacific Commission
------- Present, widespread
* Herb. IMI.
* SPC (1993) Taro blight in Western Samoa and American Samoa. Agricultural Alert No. 10.
* From South Pacific Commission
------- Present, widespread
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Indonesia | Java | Present, no details | |
| Indonesia | Irian Jaya | Present, no details |