Erwinia amylovora(ERWIAM)
Distribution details in Australia
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
1998: Absent, pest eradicated
First recorded in: 1997
From CABI Disease map 002 (2017): Absent, pest eradicated
First recorded in: 1997
From CABI Disease map 002 (2017): Absent, pest eradicated
From NPPO: Absent, pest eradicated
EPPO Reporting Service (1997/145) : found in a limited number of ornamental plants in Melbourne and Adelaide botanical gardens. Surveys throughout Australia have failed to detect fireblight in commercial orchards, nurseries and urban areas. Intensive quarantine measures applied.
EPPO Reporting Service (1998/005): after the initial discovery, suspect trees were destroyed and a survey was carried out in all States and ACT. This intensive survey covered about 6 million trees, more than 1600 apple and pear orchards, 203 nurseries in major growing areas, and host trees in parks and gardens of 82 cities. No evidence of fireblight was found.
EPPO Reporting Service (1998/005): after the initial discovery, suspect trees were destroyed and a survey was carried out in all States and ACT. This intensive survey covered about 6 million trees, more than 1600 apple and pear orchards, 203 nurseries in major growing areas, and host trees in parks and gardens of 82 cities. No evidence of fireblight was found.
* Roberts WP (1991) Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 21 (3), 623-631.
------- If introduced could be severe, leading to up to 50% losses in pear production.
* Rodoni B, Gardner R, Giles R, Cole M, Wimalajeewa S (2002) Acta Horticulturae 590, 39-45.
------- Eradicated from Australia.
* Rodoni B, Kinsella M, Gardner R, Merriman P, Gillings M, Geider K (1999) Acta Horticulturae 489, 169-170.
------- Eradicated from Australia.
* Wimalajeewa DLS, Atley K (1990) Acta Horticulturae No. 273, 67-72.
------- Absent so far, but risk of introduction is increasing.
------- If introduced could be severe, leading to up to 50% losses in pear production.
* Rodoni B, Gardner R, Giles R, Cole M, Wimalajeewa S (2002) Acta Horticulturae 590, 39-45.
------- Eradicated from Australia.
* Rodoni B, Kinsella M, Gardner R, Merriman P, Gillings M, Geider K (1999) Acta Horticulturae 489, 169-170.
------- Eradicated from Australia.
* Wimalajeewa DLS, Atley K (1990) Acta Horticulturae No. 273, 67-72.
------- Absent so far, but risk of introduction is increasing.