October 2016: CLOSING NOTE Finding of Ralstonia solanacearum, (race 1) in ornamental Anthurium plants for cut flower production

Publication Date

Tue, 07 Feb 2017, 12:58

Last Updated

Feb. 7, 2017, 12:58 p.m.

Report Number

NLD-59/1

Country

Netherlands, Kingdom of the

Pest Id

Ralstonia solanacearum race 1 - (PSDMSO)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Anthurium sp.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Absent: pest eradicated

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Absent: pest eradicated

Summary

This report concerns the closing note of the official finding of Ralstonia solanacearum in the Netherlands in ornamental Anthurium plants, in the varieties “Midori”, “Pistache” and “Fire”. Ralstonia solanacearum which was confirmed on August 14, 2015. The interception concerned race 1 of R. solanacearum. Many plants at various locations within the greenhouse exhibited symptoms. The plants in the greenhouse had been planted 10 years ago and up to now no symptoms have been observed. The origin of the finding is unknown. There is no link with findings of Ralstonia solanacearum (race 1), found on Curcuma or Rosa plants for planting. Measures have been taken aimed at eradication. All the Anthurium plants have been destroyed and the greenhouse has been cleaned and disinfected. The grower has decided to grow another crop.

Report files

October 2016, Closing note: Finding of Ralstonia solanacearum, (race 1) in ornamental Anthurium plants for cut flower production

Website

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