EPPO Global Database

Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni(XANTPR)

Distribution details in Iran

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2005: Absent, unreliable record
From CABI Disease map 340 (2015): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2006/059) : first reported in a few orchards in Guilan province (adjoining Caspian Sea).

EPPO Reporting Service (2019/122) : more recent studies, using molecular techniques did not confirm the presence of X. arboricola pv. pruni in Iran. The earlier record is considered doubtful.
References
* Jami F, Kazempour MN, Elahinia SA, Khodakaramian G (2005) First report of Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni on stone fruit trees in Iran. Journal of Phytopathology 153(6), 371-372.

* Zarei S, Taghavi SM, Banihashemi Z, Hamzehzarghani H, Osdahi E (2019) Etiology of leaf spot and fruit canker symptoms on stone fruits and nut trees in Iran. Journal of Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-019-00283-w
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Pakistan Present, no details view...