EPPO Global Database

Xylella fastidiosa(XYLEFA)

Distribution details in Iran

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 262 (2015): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Symptoms resembling those of Pierce's disease and almond leaf scorch were observed in vineyards and almond orchards in several provinces of Iran.
References
* Amanifar N, Taghavi M, Izadpanah K, Babaei G (2014) Isolation and pathogenicity of Xylella fastidiosa from grapevine and almond in Iran. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 53(1), 318-327.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Türkiye Absent, confirmed by survey view...