Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis found in 2005

Publication Date

Thu, 10 Aug 2006, 00:00

Last Updated

Aug. 9, 2006, 9:01 a.m.

Report Number

NLD-04/2

Country

Netherlands, Kingdom of the

Pest Id

Phytophthora infestans - (PHYTIN)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Chamaecyparis plants for planting

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Absent: pest eradicated

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Absent: pest eradicated

Geographical Distribution

One nursery in the Netherlands

Summary

During routine surveillance in 2005, an infestation of Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis plants was found at a nursery where ornamental plants are grown. Measures for eradication and prevention of spread have been implemented. The source of the infestation was not identified.

Danger

Measures for eradication and prevention of spread have been implemented. The source of the infestation was not found in further investigations. Phytophthora lateralis is not listed as a quarantine organism in the EU. In an initial assessment carried out by the Netherlands Plant Protection Service this fungus was considered to be a possible phytosanitary risk. EPPO has carried out a full PRA for this fungus.

Report files

Website

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