First report of Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae in the UK

 

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Date de publication

mer, 06 Oct 2021, 15:52

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Report Number

GBR-34/1

Pays

United Kingdom

Identité de l'organisme nuisible

Phytoplasma fragariae - (PHYPFG)

Situation du signalement

S/O

Hôtes

Corylus spp. Wild plants.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Transient: actionable, under eradication

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: transient

Distribution géographique

One location in the Southern area of the UK.

Résumé

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.

Danger

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).

Contact pour demandes d'information

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

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