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Published online 2023 Jun 16. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8070
Table 3
Potential pathways for the further entry of Diplodia bulgarica into the EU 27
| Pathways (e.g. host/intended use/source) | Life stage | Relevant mitigations [e.g. prohibitions (Annex VI), special requirements (Annex VII) or phytosanitary certificates (Annex XI) within Implementing Regulation 2019/2072] |
|---|---|---|
| Host plants for planting, other than seeds | Mycelium, pycnidia | Plants for planting, other than seeds, that are hosts of D. bulgarica and are prohibited from being imported from third countries (Regulation 2019/2072, Annex VI) are listed in Table 2. There is a temporary prohibition for high‐risk plants (Regulation 2018/2019). |
| Seeds of host plants for sowing | Mycelium | No relevant mitigations exist within Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072. |
| Fresh fruits of host plants | Mycelium, pycnidia | A phytosanitary certificate is required for the introduction into the Union from third countries, other than Switzerland, of fruits (fresh or chilled) of Malus and Pyrus [Annex XI, Part A (5) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072] |
| Parts of host plants, other than fruits and seeds | Mycelium, pycnidia | A phytosanitary certificate is required for the introduction into the Union from third countries, other than Switzerland, of foliage, branches and other parts of plants of Malus and Pyrus, without flowers or flower buds [Annex XI, Part A (3) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072]. |
| Wood with bark of host plants | Mycelium and pycnidia (the latter formed only in the bark) | A phytosanitary certificate is required for the introduction into the Union from Canada and United States of Malus and Pyrus wood in the rough, not stripped of bark or sapwood [Annex XI, Part A (12) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072]. |
| Soil as such not attached or associated with plants for planting carrying infected plant debris | Mycelium, pycnidia | The introduction into the Union from third countries, other than Switzerland, of soil as such consisting in part of solid organic substances is banned [Annex VI (19) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072]. |
| Growing medium, attached to or associated with host and non‐host plants for planting, carrying infected plant debris, with the exception of sterile medium of in vitro plants | Mycelium, pycnidia | A phytosanitary certificate and is required for the introduction into the Union from third countries, other than Switzerland, of growing medium attached to or associated with plants, intended to sustain the vitality of the plants [Annex XI, Part A (1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072]. Special requirements also exist for this commodity [Annex VII (1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072]. |
| Machinery and vehicles with contaminated soil and/or infected debris of host plants. | Mycelium, pycnidia | A phytosanitary certificate is required for the introduction into the Union of machinery and vehicles from third countries, other than Switzerland [Annex XI, Part A (1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072]. Special requirements also exist for this commodity [Annex VII (2) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072] |