EPPO Global Database

Xylella fastidiosa(XYLEFA)

Distribution details in India

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1992: Absent, unreliable record
From CABI Disease map 262 (2015): Absent, unreliable record
From NPPO: Absent, unreliable record
Comments
On almond. This isolated record is the only one from the Old World and is based on a test described in the 1970s; it requires confirmation by more modern methods.
References
* Jindal, K. K.; Sharma, R. C. (1987) Outbreaks and new records. Almond leaf scorch - a new disease from India. FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 35 (2), 64-65.
------- Recorded on almonds. The identification requires confirmation by modern techniques.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
China Present, restricted distribution view...
China Xinjiang Present, restricted distribution view...
China Shaanxi Absent, unreliable record view...