Ability to Respond Total:14 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
New bacterial disease spreading on seed potatoes and threatening potato production in Europe. Spread by rain, water, wind and equipment movement
5
Spread Amount
More aggressive and causes damage in a wider range of conditions than 'traditional' blackleg (Pectobacterium atrosepticum). In less than five years, the predominate cause of blackleg in some European countries.
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
D. solani has also been isolated from field-grown flower bulbs such as hyacinth, suggesting that native Hyacinthoides family plants may be threatened.
1
Agricultural
Severe affects on solenacious crops and some bulbous ornamental plants.
5
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Impacts home vegetable gardens and hyacinth
1
Health
If prevalent, public may notice impact on potatoes purchased for eating.
1
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
18
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Field walk and sampling, would be noticed by grower/PCA.
3
Control
Difficult
2
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
Potatoes are prohibited from affected areas of the world
5
Control
Some control measures are being tried in Europe. Research now underway
3
Outreach
Limited awareness in scientific community and no outreach programs are in place for growers or the public.
