EPPO Global Database

Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 (no longer in use)(PSDMS3)

Distribution details in Sri Lanka

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1997: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 785 (1999): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (1998/024): on potato only at high altitudes (over 1860 m).
References
* French, E. R.; Martin, C.; Nydegger, U. (1977) American Potato Journal 54 (10), 479-480.

* Kelaniyangoda, D.B. Field survey and identification of biovar type of Ralstonia solanacearum in solanaceous crops grown in the hill country of Sri Lanka. p 95. Abstracts of papers presented at the Second International Bacterial Wilt Symposium, Gosier, Guadeloupe, 1997-06-22/27.