EPPO Global Database

Pyricularia oryzae(PYRIOR)

Distribution details in Japan

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, widespread
From CABI Disease map 051 (1981): Present, no details
From NPPO: Present, widespread
Comments
18th Session of APPPC: country report.
References
* Sasaki N, Hayakawa T, Tsukiboshi T (2025) First report of blast disease caused by Pyricularia oryzae on creeping bentgrass in Japan. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal 15(1), 910-913. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.70051
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