EPPO Global Database

Potato spindle tuber viroid(PSTVD0)

Distribution details in France

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2003: Absent, pest eradicated
First recorded in: 1991
From CABI Disease map 729 (2012): Absent, pest eradicated
From NPPO: Absent, pest eradicated
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2002/145) : incident (PSTVd found in a few imported lots, under eradication).

EPPO Reporting Service (2003/087) : surveys done in area where PSTVd was found in 2001. Over 8000 tests gave negative results. Over 4500 tests on seed potatoes produced in other parts of the country also gave negative results. PSTVd considered to be eradicated.
References
* NPPO of France (2002-08, 2003-07).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Belgium Present, few occurrences view...
Germany Present, few occurrences view...
Italy Present, few occurrences view...
Spain Present, no details view...
Switzerland Present, few occurrences view...