The rapid spread of fruit tree burn disease in South Korea, tropical spider moth onslaught begins

Published 2021년 7월 19일

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The Rural Development Administration in South Korea has identified several high-risk pests and diseases that could significantly threaten the country's agriculture. These include eight pests such as the tropical spider moth and the oriental fruit fly, and eight diseases like Prunus bear disease and citrus green disease. Some of these pests and diseases have already been introduced into Korea. The presence of these threats could potentially damage crops, reduce yields, and increase the cost of control measures. The article highlights the potential economic impact of these pests and diseases, including the possibility of reducing exports and increasing imports of agricultural products.

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Original content

‘What kind of plant diseases and pests can greatly threaten domestic agriculture in the future?’ The Rural Development Administration pointed to 8 high-risk pests and diseases that could threaten domestic agriculture in this official inquiry of this magazine. High-risk pests include tropical spider moth, oriental fruit fly, red fire ant, Mediterranean fruit fly, banana rootworm nematode, codrin moth, ant weevil, and potato cyst nematode. High-risk diseases are Prunus bear disease, citrus green disease, Grape Pearson's disease, potato egg disease, zebra chip disease, potato carcinoma disease, oak trade disease, and fruit tree burn disease. Some high-risk pests have already been introduced into Korea. The tropical spider moth is an example. Since it occurred in 43 African countries in 2016, it has spread rapidly around the world and is damaging about 80 crops, including rice, corn, soybean, and sorghum. In Korea, it was first discovered in Jeju last June. ...

Source: Nongmin