1561) Detection of Panicum mosaic virus in New South Wales

The virus was probably introduced in vegetative planting material (stolons) of buffalo grass from North America.

1562) Detection of Hemileia wrightiae in the Northern Territory

The fungus has previously been found in Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, China and India. The fungus has apparently been present in …

1563) Detection of Entyloma ageratinae on mistflower in Queensland

Mistflower is an introduced weed in south east Queensland, but is not under official control. It is a locally controlled …

1564) Detection of High plains virus in Western Australia

HPV is transmitted by the Wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella). Symptoms are very similar to those for WSMV and include:

1565) IPPC is hiring international consultant!

Are you or do you know a Diagnostic Laboratory Specialist?

1566) Call for experts to develop e-learning materials on “Pest Risk Analysis” - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting: 

1567) Compiled comments for the first and second consultation draft ISPMs have been posted!

The compiled comments for the following first and second consultation draft ISPMs have been posted on the IPP: https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/standards-setting/member-consultation-draft-ispms/

1568) Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) in New South Wales (NSW)

In January 2018, INSV was detected in lettuce crops at a farm in Elderslie, in the state of NSW. A …

1569) ePhyto building understanding and moving forward!!!

The APPPC workshop on Building Understanding and Preparedness for Electronic Phytosanitary Certification was convened in Bangkok, Thailand from 28-30 October, …

1570) CPM-14 Pre-Session - A demonstration of the IPPC ePhyto Solution and how it is being used by countries

Participants at the CPM-14 IPPC ePhyto Solution side session. © FAO