# Council Directive 98/57/EC of 20 July 1998 on the control of Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi et al., Division 2.1.1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Sampling of field soil should follow standard principals used for nematode sampling. Collect 0,5 to 1 kg of soil per sample from 60 sites per 0,3 ha from a depth of 10 to 20 cm (or in a grid of 7 x 7 metres) If the pathogen is suspected to be present, increase the number of collection points to 120 per 0,3 ha. Maintain samples at 12 to 15 °C prior to testing. Sample potato processing and sewage sludges by collecting a total of 1 kg from sites representing the total volume of sludge to be tested. Mix each sample well before testing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1998/57/annex/II/section/V/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1998-57/annex-II/section-V/division-2/division-2.1/division-2.1.1
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