EPPO Global Database

Xanthomonas citri pv. citri(XANTCI)

Distribution details in Congo, Democratic republic of the

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Absent, unreliable record
From CABI Disease map 011 (2006): Present, no details
Comments
As this old record has not been confirmed by more recent studies using modern diagnostic tests, it is now considered doubtful (as of 2024-06).
References
* Philippe J (1955) Comment reconnaitre et contrôler les principaux ennemis des agrumes au Congo belge. Bulletin d'Information de l'Institut National pour l'Etude Agronomique du Congo belge 4(1), 13-25 (abst.).

* USDA (1982) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 27. Citrus canker. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Eswatini Absent, confirmed by survey view...
Mozambique Absent, pest no longer present view...
Zimbabwe Absent, confirmed by survey view...