EPPO Global Database

Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa(XYLEFF)

Distribution details in Lebanon

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/113) : found on almond trees located in the southern border of the country, just a few kilometres from the Hula Valley (Israel).
References
* Choueiri E, Abou Kubaa R, Valentini F, Yaseen T, El Sakka H, Gerges S, La Notte F, Saponari M, Elbeaino T, El Moujabber M (2023) First report of Xylella fastidiosa on almond (Prunus dulcis) in Lebanon. Journal of Plant Pathology (early view) https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-023-01361-w
------- First confirmed report (X. fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Israel Present, few occurrences view...