Our use of Cookies

This site uses only cookiesstrictly necessaryto ensure the site works correctly.

Please read about how we use cookies.

Hide this message

Strictly necessary and non-essential cookies

Accept all cookies

Accept necessary cookies only

Set Cookie Preferences

By clicking accept all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies and to our cookie policy.

We use third-party cookies on this site.

You have accepted necessary cookies only

You can change your cookie settings at any time

Hide this message

UK Risk Register Details for Plasmopara obducens

Pest has been archived

This pest has been assessed for the Risk Register and is considered to pose a low risk to the UK. The information on this pest was correct as of 05/06/2020, but is no longer actively maintained. It will only be updated if new information is received which indicates the potential for a significant increase in risk to the UK.

This record was last updated on 11/05/2022

Common Names

  • Impatiens downy mildew

Scenario and Pathways

Scenario for Risk Register

  • show / hide
  • Pest spreads to maximum extent

Pathway Assessed for Entry to UK

  • show / hide

Common Pathways

  • show / hide
  • Plants for planting (except seeds bulbs and tubers)
  • Seeds

Risk Ratings and Current Mitigations

Unmitigated Risks

Likelihood [1 - 5] 3
Spread [1 - 5] 3
Impact [1 - 5] 4
Value at Risk [1 - 5] 1
Likelihood x Impact [1 - 25] 12
UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125] 12

Current Mitigations

  • show / hide

Key mitigation for pest

Industry management

Regulation

Surveillance

Industry Scheme

Contingency Plan

Awareness

Research

Mitigated Risks

Likelihood [1 - 5] 3
Spread [1 - 5] 3
Impact [1 - 5] 4
Value at Risk [1 - 5] 1
Likelihood x Impact [1 - 25] 12
UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125] 12

Proposed Actions

Proposed Actions

Regulation

Deregulation

Management By Industry

Targeted Survey

PRA

Contingency Plan

Publicity

Research

Distribution and Pest Details

Distribution

Country / Territory Status Notes
Europe
United Kingdom Present (Unknown Distribution)
Austria Present
Bulgaria Present
Czech Republic Present
Denmark Present
Germany Present
Hungary Present
Italy Present
Lithuania Present
Romania Present
Slovenia Present
Norway Present
Russia Present
Serbia Present
North America
Canada Present
United States Present
Oceania
Australia Present
Asia
China Present
India Present
Japan Present
Kazakhstan Present
Nepal Present
Russia Present
South Korea Present
Taiwan Present
Uzbekistan Present
Central America
Costa Rica Present
Guatemala Present

Type of Pest

  • Oomycete

Host or Industry at Risk

  • show / hide

Impatiens

Major Hosts

  • Impatiens New Guinea hybrids
  • Impatiens balsamina L.
  • Impatiens noli-tangere L.
  • Impatiens walleriana Hook.F.

Threats to Protected Cultivation

  • Both protected crops and outdoor production

Forest Tree Pests and Pathogens

Further Information

PRA Availability

UK (2007)

Regulation and EPPO listing

  • show / hide

Not currently listed

Actions Indicated

  • show / hide

Action

No statutory action in Great Britain

General Comments

Serious disease of bedding Impatiens. A decision taken in 2008 was to allow industry to manage the disease but the disease has reduced the popularity of the plant.

Risk Records for this Pest