First report of Phytophthora ramorum in Piemonte, Italy
In Italy, Phytophthora ramorum (EPPO Alert List) was discovered in spring 2002 in Piemonte region on a plant of Rhododendron yakushimanum from a nursery in Verbania. Control measures were immediately applied to prevent any further spread.
The situation of P. ramorum in Italy can be described as follows: Present, first found in 2002 on Rhododendron in one nursery in Piemonte, under eradication.
Sources
Gullino, C.; Garofalo, M.C.; Moretti, F.; Gianetti, G.; Mainenti, E. (2003) [Discovery of Phytophthora ramorum on rhododendron.]
Informatore Agrario, 59(19), 87-89 (abst.).
INTERNET
Servizio Fitosanitario Emilia-Romagna. Prima segnalazione in Italia di Phytophthora ramorum.
http://www.regione.emilia-romagna.it/fitosanitar/news/2003/giugno_2003_phytophthora_ramorum.htm
Direzione Generale Agricoltura. Regione Lombardia. Phytophthora ramorum Werres, De Cock & Man in ‘t sp. nov.
http://www.agricoltura.regione.lombardia.it/admin/rla_Documenti/1-259/phytophthora_ramorum.pdf