EPPO Global Database

Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni(XANTPR)

Distribution details in Greece

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2021
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/066) : first report from almond (Prunus dulcis) in the regional unit of Serres (Northern Greece) and of Fthiotida (Central Greece).
References
* Holeva MC, Glynos PE, Reppa C, Karafla CD, Mylonopoulos IS (2023) First report of the occurrence of the bacterial spot disease of stone fruits caused by Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni on almond in Greece. Plant Disease 107(5), 1620. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-22-1492-PDN
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Bulgaria Absent, pest no longer present view...