First report of Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae in the UK

 

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Fecha de publicación

Mié, 06 Oct 2021, 15:52

Última actualización

Oct. 6, 2021, 3:52 p.m.

Número del informe

GBR-34/1

País

United Kingdom

Plaga identificada

Phytoplasma fragariae - (PHYPFG)

Estado del informe

N/A

Hospederos

Corylus spp. Wild plants.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Transient: actionable, under eradication

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: transient

Distribución geográfica

One location in the Southern area of the UK.

Resumen

The pest was identified following notification by the local wildlife trust of plants which were exhibiting unusual symptoms. Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae was confirmed by sequencing. Trees are estimated to be between 10-15 years old and their origin is unknown.

Peligro

Symptoms included yellowing of leaves with necrosis at the edges, thinned out of the foliage and general decline. All plants showing symptoms were destroyed, further testing has been undertaken to establish the extent of the outbreak and further monitoring will be carried out when surrounding trees are in leaf (spring 2015).

Contacto para obtener más información

Richard McIntosh [email protected] or Peter Reed [email protected]

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