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Presence of Potato Spindle Tuber Viroid

Publication Date
Tue, 07 Aug 2012, 00:00
Last Updated
Oct. 9, 2017, 1:52 p.m.
Report Number
MLT-03/3
Country
Malta
Pest Id
Potato spindle tuber viroid - (PSTVD0)
Report Status
Final
Hosts
Burgmansia spp.
Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )
  • Present: but managed
Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)
  • Present: not widely distributed and under official control
Geographical Distribution
Limited
Summary

Five samples of ornamental Burgmansia spp were found positive for PSTVD in a garden centre, which were taken as part of the annual survey.

Danger
No immediate danger but possible potential spread to commercially cultivated Solanum Tuberosum
Contact for info
Mr. Sharlo Camilleri, Director Plant Protection, Ministry for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Veterinary & Phytosanitary Regulation Department Plant Protection Directorate Plant Biotechnology Centre, Annibale Preca Street, Lija, LJA 1915. Malta Office: +356 2292 6501 Fax: +356 2141 1693 * Mail: [email protected] Url: www.plantprotection.gov.mt
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