Xylella fastidiosa CVC Scorecard

Species:  Xylella fastidiosa CVC

Common Name:  Citrus/Select Agent (citrus variegated chlorosis strain)

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Results

Impact Total:17 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:17 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateVector (11 different species of xylem-feeding sharpshooter leafhoppers) spread pathogen very quickly5
Spread AmountHistory of rapid and wide spread in South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina) and Carribean5
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalUnlikely to spread to non-citrus family native plants1
AgriculturalSignificant damage potential for citrus nurseries and fruit producers5
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
HealthLoss and eradication of trees likely to cause anger, strain, and outcry from public.1
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total17

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionDifficult detection - requires sufficient expertise2
ControlNo known treatment or control for disease; emphasis is on sharpshooter prevention2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryPrograms are in place primarily for Pierce's Disease prevention5
ControlPrograms are in place primarily for Pierce's Disease prevention5
OutreachAdditional outreach will be needed if this new manifestation on citrus occurs as present outreach is for wine and table grapes.3
Total17

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