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Septoria lactucae
(leaf spot of lettuce )
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Scientific name
Septoria lactucae
Common Name
leaf spot of lettuce
Other Names
Ascochyta lactucae, Sherf, Septoria lactucicola, Septoria consimilis
Distribution
Worldwide
US Distribution
Widespread
Data Reviewed
2021-04-27 17:18:48
Type
fungus
Countries Listing Pest
Korea
Host Range
lettuce
Acronym
SEPTLA
Comments
This pathogen has been reported in Korea.
1 Known Hosts
Lactuca sativa (lettuce)
Scientific name
Lactuca sativa
Crop
lettuce
Seed a Pathway
Yes
Reference
SEPTLA-1,SEPTLA-2
Comments:
Seed as a pathway is well established and accepted.
Seed test
Yes
Detection type
Blotter Incubation; Seed wash and visual examination
Reccomended Health Test
Test Reference
SEPTLA-1
Risk Type
Hot water treatmentÂÂ
Risk Comments
Seed production in arid climates with little rainfall limit the risk of Septoria contamination.
Risk Reference
SEPTLA-2,SEPTLA-1
Reference Index
SEPTLA-1
International Seed Federation Regulated Pest List Database. www.pestlist.worldseed.org. Nyon, switzerland
SEPTLA-2
Koike, ST. 2017. In, Compendium of Lettuce Diseases, Subbarao KV, Davis RM, Gilbertson RL and Raid RN, eds. APS Press, St. Paul MN USA
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