EPPO Global Database

Tilletia barclayana(TILLBA)

Distribution details in Colombia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
It was first found at the end of 2013 in 5 farms in the department of Sucre. The fungus wa also found in some rice mills in other departments, including Cesar, Meta, Huila and Tolima, suggesting that the disease has already spread to other parts of the country. Under official surveillance.
References
* ProMed posting (no.20131211.2110392) of 2013-12-07. Black smut, rice - Colombia: first report. http://www.promedmail.org
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Brazil Rio de Janeiro Present, no details view...
Brazil Rio Grande do Sul Present, no details view...
Brazil Present, no details view...
Panama Present, no details view...
Venezuela Present, no details view...