Presence of Bud Rot in St. Kitts and Nevis

Publication Date

Fri, 11 May 2012, 00:00

Last Updated

May 10, 2012, 9:01 a.m.

Report Number

KNA-09/3

Country

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Pest Id

Phytophthora richardiae - (PHYTRI)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Susceptible Palms

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Unknown

Geographical Distribution

Wide-spread throughout both islands.

Summary

Bud rot has been present on both islands since the late 70s. More recently the disease has resurfaced on the islands.

Danger

Reporting obligation.

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