Pepper mild mottle tobamovirus

Publication Date

Fri, 14 Dec 2007, 00:00

Last Updated

Dec. 13, 2007, 9:01 a.m.

Report Number

ZAF-02/2

Country

South Africa

Pest Id

Pepper mild mottle virus - (PMMOV0)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Pepperdew (Capsicum spp)

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

South Africa In certain locations in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces.

Summary

A survey was done and the virus was detected during laboratory tests on plant material showing visual symptoms. A PRA is currently in progress to the determine the Regulated Non-Quarantine Pest status of the pepper mild mottle tobamovirus in South Africa.

Danger

Spread to other hosts such as Capsicum varieties, Lycopersicon, Nicotiana spp.

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