EPPO Global Database

Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. poinsettiicola(XANTPN)

Distribution details in China

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2006: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 1003 (2012): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2005/043) : first report of bacterial leaf spot on poinsettia in Zhejiang. Probably due to X. axonopodis pv. poinsettiicola, but data not available for critical identification.

EPPO Reporting Service (2007/117) : possibly not the same pathovar as in India.
References
* Li B, Xie GL, Swings J (2006) First report of leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas campestris on poinsettia in China. Plant Pathology 55(2), 293.

* Li B, Xie GL, Zhang JZ, Janssens D, Swings J (2006) Identification of the bacterial leaf spot pathogen of poinsettia in China. Journal of Phytopathology 154(11-12), 711-715.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
India Maharashtra Present, no details view...
India Present, no details view...