EPPO Global Database

Xanthomonas citri pv. citri(XANTCI)

Distribution details in Madagascar

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, restricted distribution
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).

EPPO Reporting Service (2026/001) : widely distributed in Boeny region.
References
* Bouriquet G (1946) Les maladies des plantes cultivées à Madagascar. Encyclopédie mycologique, 545 pp. Paul Lechevalier, Paris (abst.).

* Boyer K, Hoareau C, Lebon-Maillot V, Rieux A, Robène I, Pruvost O, Rakotomalala V, Andriamiarisoa DL, Randriamampianina OH, Ramiliarijaona SN (2025) First report of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri pathotype A causing Asiatic citrus canker in Madagascar. Plant Disease 109(12), 2586. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-25-1181-PDN

* USDA (1982) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 27. Citrus canker. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.