Notification of the change in status of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis, Goss’ Wilt on maize, in the Republic of South Africa

Дата публикации

Ср, 08 Апр 2026, 10:39

Последнее обновление

Апрель 8, 2026, 10:39 д.п.

Report Number

ZAF-61/1

Страна

South Africa

Идентификационная информация о вредном организме

Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis - (CORBNE)

Статус оповещения

Final

Растения-хозяева

Zea mays

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: not widely distributed and under official control

Географическое распространение

Upon conducting a delimiting survey for Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Nebraskensis, further infested provinces were discovered. Therefore, the geographic distribution of the disease in the country is as follows: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Western Cape.

Краткое описание

In 2024, Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis was detected in the four (4) provinces in South Africa, namely the Free State, North West, Gauteng and Eastern Cape. Upon conducting a delimiting survey, to determine the extent of spread of the disease, the organism was detected in four (4) further provinces. The pest is currently considered present in eight (8) provinces, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Western Cape.

Опасность

Potential establishment of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis in the country may have negative impacts on maize production, which in turn may threaten food security. The Department of Agriculture (DoA) and its collaborators are continuing with research in developing management strategies for the pest to support local maize producers.

Свяжитесь для получения информации

Ms Maria Mafadza Department of Agriculture Private BagX14 Gezina 0031

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Notification of the change in status of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis, Goss’ Wilt on maize, in the Republic of South Africa

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Ключевые слова по изданию

Delimiting survey Phytosanitary Measures Risk Management

Ключевые слова по товарам

Maize or corn