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Fireblight in Poland
Author(s) -
SOBICZEWSKI P.,
SUSKI Z. W.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
eppo bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.327
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1365-2338
pISSN - 0250-8052
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2338.1988.tb00389.x
Subject(s) - outbreak , decree , geography , environmental protection , socioeconomics , biology , archaeology , virology , sociology
Fireblight ( Erwinia amylovom ) was first detected in Poland in 1966 and then occurred irregularly, in isolated foci mainly along the northern coast of the country, until 1975. During this period, radical measures were taken for localization and elimination of the disease. Since 1976, the disease has become established in numerous areas across northern Poland, and since 1985 has spread towards the centre of the country. Pear, apple and wild hawthorn are affected. In recent years, damage in affected areas has been only at a moderate level. A Ministerial Decree makes fireblight control compulsory. Inspections are carried out throughout the country and any outbreaks must be notified. Complete elimination of infected and adjacent host plants is recommended in areas of low incidence. In heavily affected areas, it is recommended to prune away all infected parts. Severe restrictions apply to nurseries. General preventive measures are also recommended.