EPPO Global Database

Seiridium cardinale(SEIRCA)

Distribution details in Portugal

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1986: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1980
Comments
Found in Portugal in 1980 causing cankers on the stem and branches and dieback of species of Cupressus, mainly C. lusitanica. The disease was detected in the north and center of the country, but during periods following very dry weather conditions.

EPPO Reporting Service (2012/191)
References
* Caetano MFF (1980) Uma grave doença das cupressaceas em Portugal. Publ. Lab.Pat. veg. Veriss. Almeida no. 30.

* Graniti A (1986) Seiridium cardinale and other cypress cankers. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 16, 479-486.

* Neves N, Moniz F, de Azevedo N, Ferreira MC, Ferreira GWS (1986) Present phytosanitary situation of Portuguese forests. EPPO Bulletin 16(3), 505-508.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Spain Present, no details view...