EPPO Global Database

'Candidatus Phytoplasma rubi'(PHYPRU)

Distribution details in Czech Republic

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Found in 2021 during a survey in a commercial field and private gardens in Central Bohemia on raspberry (Rubus idaeus) and backberry (Rubus fruticosus). Diesased plants were removed.
References
* Franova J, Pribylova J, Zemek R, Tan JL, Hamborg Z, Blystad DR, Lenz O, Koloniuk I (2023) First report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma rubi’ associated with Rubus stunt disease of raspberry and blackberry in the Czech Republic. Plant Disease 107(8), 2510. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-23-0467-PDN
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Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Germany Present, widespread view...
Poland Present, no details view...
Slovakia Present, no details view...