EPPO Global Database

Pucciniastrum minimum(THEKMI)

Distribution details in Australia (Tasmania)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2015
From CABI Disease map 1208 (2022): Present, few occurrences
Comments
A first incursion in 2014 was eradicated in 2015. However, the rust was found again in 3 production sites (1 in August 2016 and 2 in August 2017). Under official control (containment).
References
* INTERNET
- Biosecurity Tasmania. Blueberry rust. http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/biosecurity-tasmania/plant-biosecurity/pests-and-diseases/blueberry-rust
- Government of Western Australia (2022-05-16) Blueberry rust: biosecurity alert. https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/plant-biosecurity/blueberry-rust-declared-pest#:~:text=Blueberry%20rust%20