EPPO Global Database

Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae(XANTOR)

Distribution details in Kenya

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2023
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2025/187) : first reported in Kenya in 2023.
References
* Nganga E, Brottier L, Boulard G, Blasco C, Auguy F, Szurek B, Bigirimana J (2025) First report of bacterial leaf blight disease of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae in Kenya. Plant Disease 109(6), 1373. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-24-2096-PDN
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Uganda Present, restricted distribution view...