EPPO Global Database

Ralstonia solanacearum(RALSSL)

Distribution details in Switzerland

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Absent, confirmed by survey
Pest status declared by NPPO: Absent, confirmed by survey (2023-08)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (1997/111) : R. solanacearum (race 3) has never occurred in Switzerland. In tests and surveys done in 1995 and 1996, the only positive result was in one intercepted consignment of ware potatoes from Turkey.

From NPPO (2023): absence confirmed after 3 consecutive annual surveys.
References
* Grousset F, Roy AS, Smith IM (1998) Situation of Ralstonia solanacearum in the EPPO region in 1997. EPPO Bulletin 28 (1-2), 53-63.

* NPPO of Switzerland (1997, 2023-09).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Absent, pest eradicated view...
France Present, few occurrences view...
Germany Present, few occurrences view...
Italy Present, few occurrences view...
Italy Sardegna Absent, pest eradicated view...