First detection of Banana Bunchy Top Virus in South Africa

Date de publication

mer, 15 Fév 2017, 12:47

Dernière mise à jour effectuée le

déc. 1, 2021, 8:45 matin

Report Number

ZAF-34/1

Pays

South Africa

Identité de l'organisme nuisible

Banana bunchy top virus - (BBTV00)

Situation du signalement

Préliminaire

Hôtes

Banana (Musa spp.)

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Unknown

Distribution géographique

The virus was detected on a banana plantation near Hibberdene on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa.

Résumé

Banana plants showing symptoms for BBTV were detected by the farmer during routine surveys, in June 2015. The leaf samples tested positive for BBTV. The farm was placed under quarantine and an order to destroy infected plant material was given to the farmer. A follow up survey was done in February 2016 where it was found that the virus had spread further than the initial infection point, but still within the Hibberdene area. The vector, Pentalonia nigronervosa, has also been detected in the Ramsgate area of KwaZulu Natal. Surveillance actions for the vector have been initiated.

Danger

Banana production in KwaZulu Natal.

Contact pour demandes d'information

Mr Thizwilondi Munzhelele Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Private Bag x14 Gezina 0031 Email: [email protected]

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Detection of Banana Bunchy Top Virus in South Africa

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Mots-clés associés au thème

Delimiting survey National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) Risk Management

Mots-clés associés à la marchandise

Bananas, incl. plantains, fresh or dried