2131) First report of Eggplant mottled dwarf virus, potato, tomato - Slovenia

In 2003, the presence of a rhabdovirus was confirmed in Slovenia using electron microscopy on tomato plants cv. Belle, showing …

2132) WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures turns spotlight on major new standards under development and the IPPC budget deficit

Magic numberDuring the 20 - 21 October meeting of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Committee) at WTO …

2133) First UK finding of Plasmopara halstedii

Outdoor plot of cv Galilee Adami where 120,000 seeds were sown on a plot of 5 ha. Germination was stated …

2134) An emerging biotype of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Discovered in the Pacific

The discovery of a new biotype of Coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), Oryctes rhinoceros, is an imminent threat to the livelihoods …

2135) Eradication of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in Pixley Ka Seme and ZF Mgcawu District Municipalities, in the Northern Cape province of South Africa

Several B. dorsalis specimens were detected between Douglas to Prieska, Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, including Groblershoop, Karos, Upington, Kakamas …

2136) Core Activities / Governance & Strategies / The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) / CPM - Previous Years / CPM 11 - 2016

The Eleventh Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM - 11) was held in Rome, Italy - FAO, HQ …

2137) 2016 April call for discussion papers on sea containers

As agreed by the Commission for Phytosanitary Measures in its eleventh session in April 2016 (CPM-11 (2016)), the CPM Bureau …

2138) Core Activities / Integration & Support / Communication & Advocacy

Creating awareness over the importance of plant health and the global role of the IPPC is extremely important as the …

2139) From FAO.org: The Tricky Task of Protecting Plants in a Globalized Age

From the FAO Media Center:

2140) Capacity Development side sessions during CPM-8 detailed information)

A range of side sessions to develop phytosanitary capacity among IPPC contracting parties will take place during the eighth session …