EPPO Global Database

Pucciniastrum minimum(THEKMI)

Distribution details in Australia (Victoria)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2014
From CABI Disease map 1208 (2022): Present, no details
Comments
First found in 2014 in the Melbourne metropolitan area. As of 2017, it is considered that the eradication program is now complete (eradication has not yet been officially declared).

Found again in April 2021 in several locations and eradication was considered no longer feasible.
References
* INTERNET
- Agriculture Victoria (2021-08-18) Update on Victoria's blueberry rust situation. https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/700336/BBR-Industry-Notice_August_Final.pdf
- Agriculture Victoria (undated - last consulted 2017-06) Blueberry rust. http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/plant-diseases/fruit-and-nuts/berry-diseases/blueberry-rust
- Agriculture Victoria (2014-09-10) Detection of blueberry rust in Victoria. http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/moving-plants-and-plant-products/industry-notices/detection-of-blueberry-rust-in-victoria