Presence of Spongospora subterranea specimens in the Maltese Islands
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Publication Date
Mon, 09 Oct 2017, 11:49
Last Updated
Oct. 9, 2017, 11:49 a.m.
Report Number
MLT-01/2
Country
Malta
Pest Id
Spongospora subterranea - (SPONSU)
Report Status
Final
Hosts
Solanum tubersum (ware potato)
Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )
Present: only in some areas
Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)
Present: not widely distributed and under official control
Geographical Distribution
Limited
Summary
Spongospora subterranea was found in samples of ware potatoes collected from three different localities.
Contact for info
Dr Marica Gatt
Director Plant Health
Ministry for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change
Veterinary & Phytosanitary Regulation Department
Plant Health Directorate
Plant Biotechnology Centre,
Annibale Preca Street, Lija, LJA 1915. Malta
Office: +356 2292 7101 Fax: +356 2141 1693
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