EPPO Global Database

Sobemovirus RYMV(RYMV00)

Distribution details in Congo, Democratic republic of the

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2012
Comments
First found in July 2012 in rice fields in the area of Bukavu (Eastern part of the country).
References
* Hubert JG, Pinel-Galzi A, Dibwe D, Cinyabuguma E, Kaboré A, Fargette D, Silué D, Hébrard E, Sere Y (2013) First report of Rice yellow mottle virus on rice in Democratic Republic of Congo. Plant Disease 97(12) 1664-1665.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Zimbabwe Present, restricted distribution view...