EPPO Global Database

Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum(RALSPS)

Distribution details in United States of America (Hawaii)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2008: Present, no details
References
* Paret ML, de Silva AS, Criley RA and Alvarez AM (2008) Ralstonia solanacearum race 4: risk assessment for edible ginger and floricultural ginger industries in Hawaii. HortTechnology 18, 90-96.
------- R. pseudosolanacearum [phylotype I] isolates from invasive alien species, kahili ginger (Hedychium gardenarium) were pathogenic on various members of the ginger family in Hawaii, including edible ginger (Zingiber officinale) and various ornamental species.

* Yu Q, Alvarez AM, Moore PH, Zee F, Kim MS, de Silva A, Hepperly PR, Ming R (2003) Molecular diversity of Ralstonia solanacearum isolated from ginger in Hawaii. Phytopathology 93(9), 1124-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO.2003.93.9.1124.
------- biovar 4 isolates from ginger (probably R. pseudosolanacearum [phylotype I]).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, no details view...