EPPO Global Database

Heterodera zeae(HETDZE)

Distribution details in Afghanistan

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2009
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2014/034) : first found in 2009 in the Nangharhar province. Cysts and second stage juveniles of H. zeae were detected in soil samples collected from 5 wheat fields which had been previously cultivated with maize.
References
* Asghari R, Pourjam E, Heydari R, Tanha Maafi Z, Latifi AM (2013) First report of corn cyst nematode, Heterodera zeae in Afghanistan. Australasian Plant Disease Notes 8, 93-96.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
China Henan Present, no details view...
China Sichuan Present, no details view...
China Guangxi Present, few occurrences view...
China Present, restricted distribution view...
Pakistan Present, widespread view...