Category Archives: Ratings

A-Rated, Fungi, Plant Pathogens

Chrysanthemum white rust – Puccinia horiana (Hennings 1901)

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California Pest Rating Proposal for

Chrysanthemum white rust | Puccinia horiana (Hennings 1901)
Current Rating: Q
Proposed Rating: A
Comment Period: 6/6/2019 through 7/21/2019
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Author/Responsible Party:

Dr. Heather J. Scheck, Primary State Plant Pathologist/Nematologist, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 204 West Oak Ave, Lompoc, CA 805-736-8050 email: plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.

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Proposed Pest Rating: A

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A-Rated, Phytoplasmas, Plant Pathogens

Lethal yellowing of palm phytoplasma | CANDIDATUS PHYTOPLASMA PALMAE

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California Pest Rating Proposal for

Candidatus Phytoplasma palmae (Lethal yellowing of palm phytoplasma)
[syn. Coconut lethal yellowing pathogen (Nutman & Roberts, 1955)]
Current Rating: A
Proposed Rating: A
Comment Period: 6/6/2019 through 7/21/2019
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Author/Responsible Party:

Dr. Heather J. Scheck, Primary State Plant Pathologist/Nematologist, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 204 West Oak Ave, Lompoc, CA 805-736-8050 email: plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.

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Proposed Pest Rating: A

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A-Rated, Hemiptera, Insects, Mites & Earthworms

Cotton Seed Bug | Oxycarenus hyalinipennis (Costa)

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California Pest Rating Proposal for

Oxycarenus hyalinipennis (Costa): cotton seed bug
Hemiptera: Oxycarenidae
Current Pest Rating: Q
Proposed Pest Rating: A
Comment Period:  6/4/2019 through 7/19/2019
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Author/Responsible Party:

Kyle Beucke, 2800 Gateway Oaks Dr, Sacramento, CA, 95833, 916-403-6741, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov

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Proposed Pest Rating: A

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B-Rated, Weeds

Youngia japonica (L.) DC. (Japanese hawkweed)

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California Pest Rating Proposal for

Youngia japonica (L.) DC. (Japanese hawkweed)
Synonym: Crepis japonica (L.) Benth.
Family: Asteraceae
Current Rating:  Q
Proposed Rating: B | Proposed Seed Rating: R
*Comment Period: 5/22/2019 through 7/6/2019
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Author:

Karen Olmstead, Environmental Scientist; California Department of Food and Agriculture; 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel. (916) 403-6879; plant.health[@]cdfa.gov

Responsible Party:

Dean G. Kelch, Primary Botanist; California Department of Food and Agriculture; 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel. (916) 403-6650; plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov

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Consequences of Introduction: 1. Climate/Host Interaction:
[Your comment that relates to “Climate/Host Interaction” here.]

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Posted comments shall be those which have been approved in content and posted to the website to be viewed, not just submitted.

Proposed Rating: B | Proposed Seed Rating: R

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A-Rated, Hemiptera, Insects, Mites & Earthworms

Phorodon cannabis Passerini

California Pest Rating Proposal for

Phorodon cannabis Passerini: cannabis aphid
Hemiptera: Aphididae
Current Pest Rating: Q
Proposed Pest Rating: A
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*Comment Period: 4/30/2019 through 6/14/2019

Author/Responsible Party:

Kyle Beucke, 1220 N Street, Room 221, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 916-403-6741, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov

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Consequences of Introduction: 1. Climate/Host Interaction:
[Your comment that relates to “Climate/Host Interaction” here.]

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Comments may not be posted if they:

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Posted comments shall be those which have been approved in content and posted to the website to be viewed, not just submitted.

Proposed Pest Rating: A

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B-Rated, Weeds

Gypsophila paniculata L. (Baby’s breath)

California Pest Rating Proposal for

Gypsophila paniculata L. (Baby’s breath)
Synonym: Saponaria paniculata (L.) H. Neumayer
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Current Pest Rating: B
Proposed Pest Rating: B | Proposed Seed Rating: N/A
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*Comment Period: 4/22/2019 through 6/6/2019

Author:

Karen Olmstead, Environmental Scientist; California Department of Food and Agriculture; 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel. (916) 403-6879; plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov

Responsible Party:

Dean G. Kelch, Primary Botanist; California Department of Food and Agriculture; 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel. (916) 403-6650; plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov

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EXAMPLE COMMENT:

Consequences of Introduction:  1. Climate/Host Interaction: [Your comment that relates to “Climate/Host Interaction” here.]

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Proposed Pest Rating: B | Proposed Seed Rating: N/A

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B-Rated, Fungi, Nematodes

Colletotrichum fioriniae

California Pest Rating Proposal for

Colletotrichum fioriniae (Marcelino & Gouli) Pennycook 2017
Current Pest Rating: Z
Proposed Pest Rating: B
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*Comment Period: 4/17/2019 through 6/1/2019

Author/Responsible Party:

John J. Chitambar, Primary Plant Pathologist/Nematologist, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Phone: 916-738-6693, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.

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EXAMPLE COMMENT:

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Proposed Pest Rating: B

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A-Rated, Weeds

Hygrophila polysperma (Roxb.) T. Anderson

California Pest Rating Proposal for

Hygrophila polysperma (Roxb.) T. Anderson: Indian swampweed
Lamiales- Acanthaceae
Current Pest Rating:  A | Current Seed Rating: R
Proposed Pest Rating: A | Proposed Seed Rating: P
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*Comment Period: 4/10/2019 – 5/25/2019
Author:

Raj Randhawa, 1220 ‘N’ Street, Room 221, Sacramento CA 95814, (916) 654-0317, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.

Responsible Party:

Dean G. Kelch, Primary Botanist; California Department of Food and Agriculture; 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel. (916) 403-6650; plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.

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EXAMPLE COMMENT:

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Proposed Pest Rating: A

Proposed Seed Rating: P

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B-Rated, Fungi, Plant Pathogens, Ratings

Erysiphe peckii (U. Braun) U. Braun & S. Takam. 2000

California Pest Rating Proposal for

Erysiphe peckii (U. Braun) U. Braun & S. Takam. 2000
Current Pest Rating: Q

Proposed Pest Rating: B
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*Comment Period: 4/4/2019 – 5/19/2019
Author/Responsible Party:

John J. Chitambar, Primary Plant Pathologist/Nematologist, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Phone: 916-738-6693, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.

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Proposed Pest Rating: B

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A-Rated, Plant Pathogens, Viruses and viroids

Alstroemeria necrotic streak virus

Alstroemeria necrotic streak virus
Current Pest Rating: Q
Proposed Pest Rating: A

*Comment Period: 4/3/2019 – 5/18/2019

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Author/Responsible Party:

John J. Chitambar, Primary Plant Pathologist/Nematologist, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Phone: 916-738-6693, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.

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EXAMPLE COMMENT:

Consequences of Introduction:  1. Climate/Host Interaction: [Your comment that relates to “Climate/Host Interaction” here.]

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Comments may not be posted if they:

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Proposed Pest Rating: A

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C-Rated, Fungi, Plant Pathogens

Ilyonectria capensis L. Lombard & Crous 2013

California Pest Rating Proposal

Ilyonectria capensis L. Lombard & Crous 2013  
Current Pest Rating: Q
Proposed Pest Rating: C
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Comment Period:  2/22/2019 – 4/8/2019*

Author/Responsible Party:

John J. Chitambar, Primary PlantPathologist/Nematologist, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 3294Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Phone: 916-262-1110, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.

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EXAMPLE COMMENT:
Consequences of Introduction:  1. Climate/Host Interaction: 
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Proposed Pest Rating: C

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