Yam Anthracnose

Publication Date

Fri, 15 Apr 2011, 00:00

Last Updated

April 14, 2011, 9:01 a.m.

Report Number

NIU-01/2

Country

Niue

Pest Id

Glomerella cingulata - (GLOMCI)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Yams (Discorea alata)

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Present: at low prevalence

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: at low prevalence

Geographical Distribution

Coral Atoll with good arable land for crop cultivation.

Summary

The disease also known as the yam dieback have been identified in Niue for some time now and proper management in cultivation and control is the only method available to combat the spread of the disease.

Danger

If not treated or managed, the fungus will create problems for one of Niue's stable crops.

Contact for info

New Aue Department of Agriculture, Forests and Fisferies Quarantine Division Fonuakula Alofi Niue Island [email protected]

Report files

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Issue keywords

Economic impact Pest Management Pest reporting Phytosanitary Measures