PM 7/53 (2) Liriomyza spp.

Abstract

Specific scope: This Standard describes a diagnostic protocol for Liriomyza bryoniae, Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae and Liriomyza trifolii. This Standard should be used in conjunction with PM 7/76 Use of EPPO diagnostic protocols. 1 Specific approval and amendment: This Standard was initially developed under the EU DIAGPRO Project (SMT 4-CT98-2252) by a partnership of contractor laboratories and intercomparison laboratories in European countries. This revision was prepared on the basis of the IPPC Diagnostic Protocol adopted in 2016 (Appendix 16 to ISPM 27 Genus Liriomyza, IPPC (2016)). Molecular tests are described according to the EPPO format. First approved in 2004-09. Revision approved in 2021-10.