Ralstonia solanacearum(RALSSL)
Distribution details in Malawi
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2008: Present, no details
Bacterial wilt of potato (presumably R. solanacearum [phylotype IIB sequevar 1]) is causing problems in potato production in Malawi.
* Zayamba Kagona JD (2008) The incidence of Bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) in informal potato planting material used by farmers in Dedza and Ntcheu districts of Malawi. MSC Thesis, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Aas (NO), 87 pp. http://www.umb.no/statisk/noragric/publications/master/2008_justin_dickson_zayamba_kagona.pdf
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | Present, restricted distribution |