EPPO Global Database

Serratia ureilytica(SERRUR)

Distribution details in United States of America (Alabama)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
Comments
Cucurbit yellow vine disease was previously thought to be caused by S. marcescens, but has been reallocated to S. ureilytica by Mphande et al. (2025). Consequently, the article below is considered to refer to S. ureilytica [2026-04]
References
* Sikora EJ, Bruton BD, Wayadande AC, Fletcher J (2012) First report of the cucurbit yellow vine disease caused by Serratia marcescens in watermelon and yellow squash in Alabama. Plant Disease 96(5), p 761.
------- as S. marcescens. see comment.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Absent, no pest record view...