Detection of teak leaf rust

Publication Date

Tue, 31 Oct 2006, 00:00

Last Updated

June 23, 2023, 8:03 a.m.

Report Number

AUS-01/4

Country

Australia

Pest Id

Olivea tectonae - (OLIVTE)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Teak trees

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Unknown

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: not widely distributed and not under official control

Geographical Distribution

Far north areas of Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia

Summary

The detection of teak leaf rust on teak in the Northern Territory was confirmed on 23 June 2006. The disease was subsequently confirmed in Queensland and Western Australia. Plant Health Committee agreed on 4 September 2006 that teak leaf rust was not eradicable from Australia and no further action was required. The decision was based on evidence that the disease was found to be widespread and had extended its range to all available hosts.

Danger

Teak leaf rust is an exotic disease to Australia. The teak plantation industry considers the disease to be only of minor concern.

Contact for info

Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer Australian Government Department of Agriculture, GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA [email protected]

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