Occurrence of Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) in Barbados

 

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Publication Date

Mon, 06 Mar 2017, 14:19

Last Updated

March 6, 2017, 2:19 p.m.

Report Number

BRB-06/3

Country

Barbados

Pest Id

Liberibacter - (1LIBEG)

Report Status

Preliminary

Hosts

Species of the Rutaceae family particularly Citrus spp.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Unknown

Geographical Distribution

The organism is present throughout the island.

Summary

The causal agent of Citrus greening (C. Liberibacter spp. ) was identified to be present on samples submitted to The Post Entry Quarantine Faclity, Boodles Research Station in Jamaica and confirmed through the CABI diagnostic service in association with FERA UK.

Danger

Reduction in yields and death of citrus plants.

Contact for info

Michael [email protected], [email protected] Ian [email protected], [email protected]

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