Ralstonia solanacearum phylotype II (Rs-II), previously known as Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2, is a bacterial plant pathogen that is considered a quarantine pest in Europe, Canada and the United States. Rs-II causes a wilting disease in geraniums (Pelargonium spp.) and brown rot in potatoes. It is also of concern for Solanaceous crops such as tomatoes and more recently it was found that Rosa spp (roses) are asymptomatic hosts of Rs-II. This pest has not been found in Canada.
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Policy directives
- D-08-04: Plant protection import requirements for plants and plant parts for planting
- D-03-09: Import Requirements for Pelargonium spp. and Solanum spp. Propagative material to prevent the entry of Ralstonia solanacearum, Race 3 (Biovar 2) into Canada
- D-96-20: Canadian Growing Media Program, Prior Approval Process and Import Requirements for Plants Rooted in Approved Media
- D-95-26: Phytosanitary requirements for soil and soil-related matter, and for items contaminated with soil and soil-related matter