EPPO Global Database

Ralstonia solanacearum(RALSSL)

Distribution details in Egypt

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, no details
References
* Tomlinson DL, Elphinstone JG, Soliman MY et al. (2009) Recovery of Ralstonia solanacearum from canal water in traditional potato-growing areas of Egypt but not from designated Pest-Free Areas (PFAs). European Journal of Plant Pathology 125, 589-601
------- phylotype IIB-1

* Tomlinson DL, Elphinstone JG, Abd El-Fatah H et al. (2011) Limited survival of Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 in bulk soils and composts from Egypt. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 131, 197–209
------- R. solanacearum [phylotype IIB-1] present, restricted distribution on potato and tomato.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Israel Absent, pest eradicated view...