EPPO Global Database

Synchytrium endobioticum(SYNCEN)

Distribution details in Finland

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, few occurrences
From CABI Disease map 001 (2015): Present, few occurrences
Comments
According to Hannukkala (2011), it still occurs in Southern Finland in very few home and allotment gardens, no new cases found since the 1990s. Considered as almost eradicated from Finland.
References
* Anon. (1975) LOA 56, 353-355.

* Hannukkala AO (2011) Examples of alien pathogens in Finnish potato production – their introduction, establishment and consequences. Agricultural and Food Science 20, 42-61.

* Herb. IMI (no date found).

* NPPO of Finland (1998).
------- Restricted distribution.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Norway Absent, pest no longer present view...
Russia Northern Russia Present, no details view...
Russia Southern Russia Present, no details view...
Russia Central Russia Present, widespread view...
Russia Present, restricted distribution view...
Sweden Present, restricted distribution view...