EPPO Global Database

Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. vesicatoria (no longer in use)(XANTAV)

Distribution details in Tanzania, United Republic of

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2001: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2001/167) : present in all main vegetable-growing areas of northern and southern highlands, but not in Zanzibar.

On the basis of currently available information, the pathogen may be X. vesicatoria, or X. euvesicatoria, or both.
References
* Black, R.; Seal, S.; Abubakar, Z.; Nono-Womdim, R.; Swai, I. (2001) Bacterial spot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria) of tomato and sweet pepper in Tanzania. New Disease Reports, volume 3. http://www.bspp.org.uk/ndr/jul2001/2001-36.htm
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Kenya Present, no details view...
Malawi Present, no details view...
Mozambique Present, no details view...
Zambia Present, no details view...