First detection of Banana Bunchy Top Virus in South Africa

Fecha de publicación

Mié, 15 Feb 2017, 12:47

Última actualización

Dic. 1, 2021, 8:45 a.m.

Número del informe

ZAF-34/1

País

South Africa

Plaga identificada

Banana bunchy top virus - (BBTV00)

Estado del informe

Preliminar

Hospederos

Banana (Musa spp.)

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Unknown

Distribución geográfica

The virus was detected on a banana plantation near Hibberdene on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa.

Resumen

Banana plants showing symptoms for BBTV were detected by the farmer during routine surveys, in June 2015. The leaf samples tested positive for BBTV. The farm was placed under quarantine and an order to destroy infected plant material was given to the farmer. A follow up survey was done in February 2016 where it was found that the virus had spread further than the initial infection point, but still within the Hibberdene area. The vector, Pentalonia nigronervosa, has also been detected in the Ramsgate area of KwaZulu Natal. Surveillance actions for the vector have been initiated.

Peligro

Banana production in KwaZulu Natal.

Contacto para obtener más información

Mr Thizwilondi Munzhelele Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Private Bag x14 Gezina 0031 Email: [email protected]

Archivos de informes

Detection of Banana Bunchy Top Virus in South Africa

Sitio web

Palabras claves del tema

Delimiting survey National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) Risk Management

Palabras clave del producto

Bananas, incl. plantains, fresh or dried