EPPO Global Database

Globodera rostochiensis(HETDRO)

Distribution details in United Kingdom (Scotland)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2020: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 778 (1999): Present, no details
Comments
Pickup et al. (2020): total area infested with PCN in Scotland is over 13% of the area regularly planted with potatoes. In recent years the incidence of Globodera pallida has increased markedly: the area of land recorded as infested with G. pallida is 6200 ha, whilst the area of land infested with G. rostochiensis is c. 14500 ha.
References
* Evans KA, Harling R, Dubickas A (1998) Brighton Crop Protection Conference: Pests & Diseases - 1998: Volume 3. November 1998, 793-798. BCPC, Farnham, UK.

* Pickup J, Davie K, Block V, Kuhfuss L, Kettle H, Ewing D, Kuhfuss L (2020) Potato cyst nematodes in Scotland – where are we now and where are we heading. Proceedings Crop Production in Northern Britain 2020, 193-198. http://www.cpnb.org/Index_and_Proceedings_2020.pdf