EPPO Global Database

Phyllosticta citricarpa(GUIGCI)

Distribution details in Uganda

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2008: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2006
From CABI Disease map 053 (2012): Present, few occurrences
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2008/120) : there had been ealier unconfirmed reports of G. citricarpa in Uganda. In November 2006, black spot symptoms were observed on orange fruits collected in the Eastern part of Uganda (Teso sub-region). The identity of the fungus was confirmed in 2008.
References
* Reeder R, Kelly PL, Harling R (2009) First confirmed report of citrus black spot caused by Guignardia citricarpa on sweet oranges (Citrus sinensis) in Uganda. Plant Pathology 58(2), p 399.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Kenya Present, no details view...
Tanzania Absent, confirmed by survey view...