First finding of Xanthomonas fragariae in Estonia

Publication Date

Mon, 26 Oct 2009, 00:00

Last Updated

Oct. 25, 2009, 9:01 a.m.

Report Number

EST-01/2

Country

Estonia

Pest Id

Xanthomonas fragariae - (XANTFR)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Strawberry plants (variety Polka) for commercial production of strawberries.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Present: under eradication

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: not widely distributed and under official control

Geographical Distribution

Production site is located in Southern part of Estonia at Valga district.

Summary

Production site was checked during the survey aimed to investigate presence of harmful organisms on strawberry plants. The size of contaminated site is 0,4 ha. Plantation was established in 2008. The planting material was obtained from the other EU Member State.

Danger

First finding in Estonia

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