EPPO Global Database

Uromyces transversalis(UROMTV)

Distribution details in Cuba

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2010
From CABI Disease map 722 (2013): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
First observed in March 2010, on hybrid gladiolus plants in a garden near Santiago de Cuba and in a flower production field in Güira de Melena (Santiago de Cuba and Havana provinces respectively).
References
* Martínez-de la Parte E, Pérez-Vicente L, Cantillo-Pérez T, Guerrero-Barriel D, Ramos A (2011) First report of gladiolus rust caused by Uromyces transversalis in Cuba. New Disease Reports 23, 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.5197/j.2044-0588.2011.023.020