EPPO Global Database

Ralstonia solanacearum species complex(RALSSO)

Distribution details in Algeria

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1992: Absent, pest no longer present
From NPPO: Absent, pest no longer present
Comments
The pest was previously mentioned as present in Algeria in the first EPPO data sheet. According to Reporting Service 520/06 of 1992-02, a survey of potato plants and tubers in the coastal region near Alger failed to find P. solanacearum. The NPPO of Algeria denied the presence of the bacterium on its territory.
References
* Nassan Agha, N.; Fettouche, F. (1991) Recherche de bactérioses de la pomme de terre dans le littoral algérois. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 21 (4).
------- This record was later denied by the NPPO of Algeria.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Libya Absent, pest no longer present view...
Mali Present, widespread view...
Morocco Absent, pest no longer present view...
Niger Present, no details view...
Tunisia Absent, pest no longer present view...