1631) First report of Citrus bark cracking viroid (CBCVd) on hops (Humulus lupulus)

An unknown and aggressive disease was observed in 2007 in hop gardens in Slovenia. The disease spread extremely rapidly and …

1632) Celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the International Plant Protection Convention

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) was established on 3 April 1952, which aims to protect cultivated and wild plants …

1633) Absence of Phytophthora richardiae

Phytophthora richardiae is no longer considered to be present in Australia. Hall (1991) records Phytophthora richardiae as present in New …

1634) The CPM Bureau Meeting Held in Incheon Republic of Korea

The CPM Bureau meeting was held around the 12th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-12) from 3-4 April …

1635) Side event on IPPC in Asia organized at CPM-12 in Incheon Republic of Korea

The Republic of Korea together with the APPPC organized a CPM-12 side session on the IPPC in Asia attended by …

1636) Trading healthy seeds to ensure a healthy future

The world wants more international standards on plant health and proof of this is the record number of standards that …

1637) Eradication of Bactrocera invadens in Levubu area, Limpopo Province, South Africa

On the 17 August 2011, one possible exotic fruit fly specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly …

1638) Agapanthus gall midge

Following an official survey in 2015, the midge has been identified on Agapanthus plants in public gardens in Devon, Essex, …

1639) Ministers endorse action plan to stop spread of Red Palm Weevil

The final day of a three day event 29 – 31 March 2017, to debate and define an international action …

1640) Close Cooperation of the IPPC with Canada in the Phytosanitary Areas

A bilateral meeting between the IPPC Secretariat and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) was held at the Oakwood Hotel …