EPPO Global Database

Ralstonia solanacearum(RALSSL)

Distribution details in Rwanda

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, widespread
References
* Sharma K, Kreuze J, Abdurahman A, Parker M, Nduwayezu A and Rukundo P (2021) Molecular diversity and pathogenicity of Ralstonia solanacearum Species Complex associated with bacterial wilt of potato in Rwanda. Plant Disease 105(4), 770-779
------- In surveys across potato producing areas in 2018 and 2019 , R. solanacearum [phylotype II sequevar 1] was found distributed across all 4 provinces (East, West, North and South).

* Uwamahoro F, Berlin A, Bucagu C, Bylund H, Yuen J (2020).Ralstonia solanacearum causing potato bacterial wilt: host range and cultivars’ susceptibility in Rwanda. Plant Pathology 69(3), 559– 568
------- on potato.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Burundi Present, no details view...
Tanzania Present, restricted distribution view...
Uganda Present, widespread view...