Sobemovirus RYMV(RYMV00)
Distribution details in Malawi
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2015: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2014
First recorded in: 2014
Symptoms were first observed in 2014 in several rice fields in Dedza district (incidence of 20-30%). Subsequently, a survey was conducted in Karonga (2 sites), Khanta Bay, Nkhotakota and Dedza Districts (four major rice growing regions). All tested samples (5) were positive.
* Ndikumana IA, Pinel-Galzi T, Mzengeza S, N’chimbi Msolla P, Njau I, Choi R, Murori R, Birigimana J, Fargette D, Hébrard E (2015) First report of Rice yellow mottle virus in rice in Malawi. Plant Disease 99(6), p 899.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | Present, no details | ||
| Zambia | Present, no details |