EPPO Global Database

Ralstonia solanacearum(RALSSL)

Distribution details in Uganda

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2019: Present, widespread
References
* Abdurahman A, Parker ML, Kreuze J, Elphinstone JG, Struik PC, Kigundu A, Arengo E, Sharma K (2019) Molecular epidemiology of Ralstonia solanacearum Species Complex strains causing bacterial wilt of potato in Uganda. Phytopathology 109, 1922-1931
------- Nationwide survey of potato crops and alternative hosts identified three phylotypes: R. solanacearum [phylotype IIB-1] (80%) occurs on potato in Northern, Eastern and Western districts and on chilli pepper in Central district.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Kenya Present, widespread view...
Rwanda Present, widespread view...
Tanzania Present, restricted distribution view...