EPPO Global Database

Phytophthora colocasiae(PHYTOO)

Distribution details in 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
Widespread though sporadic outbreaks on the island of Upolu. Only one outbreak on Savai'i.
References
* Firman, I. D. (1975) Fiji Agricultural Journal 37 (1), 1-8.

* SPC (1993) Taro blight in Western Samoa and American Samoa. Agricultural Alert No. 10.

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