EPPO Global Database

Plasmopara halstedii(PLASHA)

Distribution details in South Africa

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1994: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (97/069): first found in 1993/1994 season. By 1995/1996, found at a number of locations all over the country, but at low incidence. Probably established.
References
* Viljoen, A.; wan Wyk, P.S.; Nowell, D.C.; Gulya, T.J. (1997) Occurrence of downy mildew on sunflower in South Africa. Plant Disease, 81(1), p111.