Ability to Respond Total:17 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Easily transported on infected plants or by soil medium contaminated with pathogen.
5
Spread Amount
14 CA counties are quarantined for SOD. Subject to USDA/APHIS/PPQ Order
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Mortality all native oak species. Numerous symptomatic and asymptomatic native host species.
5
Agricultural
Significant impacts on horticultural crops and trade; requires extensive remediation if found, and not all locations can eradicate due to limits on treatment options.
3
Infrastructure
2
Cultural
Loss of native trees affect tourism, scenic beauty; impact on Native American community.
1
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
21
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Readily detectable through symptoms in most plants; difficult and costly to detect in soil and waterways. Real-Time PCR testing to confirm is costly and difficult. Has not been cultured in a lab
2
Control
Removal and destruction, soil fumigation. Reinfections have been documented following treatment.
1
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
USDA/APHIS and state quarantines, regulated survey, inspection, protocols for spread prevention and early detection
5
Control
Treatment and control is very costly and requires intensive resources.
