EPPO Global Database

Sobemovirus RYMV(RYMV00)

Distribution details in Burundi

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2007
Comments
In 2007, leaf mottling, reduced tillering and stunting was observe on rice at Gatumba near Bujumbura. The presence of RYMV was confirmed in 2011 in several locations.
References
* Ndikumana I, Pinel-Galzi A, Negussie Z, N'chimbi Msolla S, Njau P, Singh RK, Choi IR, Bigirimana J, Fargette D, Hébrard E (2012) First report of Rice yellow mottle virus on rice in Burundi. Plant Disease 96(8), 1230-1231.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Rwanda Present, no details view...
Tanzania Present, no details view...