3011) Detection of Phyllosticta cavendishii in Northern Territory

Freckle disease is an economically important disease of banana in many countries. The pathogen causes freckle spots on infested leaves …

3012) Celebration of 25 Years of Cooperation and Coordination among Regional Plant Protection Organizations!

Uruguay, August 2013- The 25th Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations was held in Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay, from …

3013) European Food Safety Authority announces two public consultations for pest risk assessment

EFSA’s Panel on Plant Health has launched an open consultation on its scientific opinion on the risk to plant health …

3014) Detection of Striga asiatica near Mackay, mid east coast, Queensland

Symptoms in host plants include stunting, chlorosis, and wilting. Seedlings are not visible above ground, but white succulent shoots can …

3015) IPPC meets with the World Customs Organization

On July 3, 2013 the IPPC Secretariat met with the World Customs Organization (WCO) for an exploratory meeting to raise …

3016) NPPO of Norway

NPPO of Norway

3017) Call for topics 2013

**The 2013 call for topics starts on 20 May and ends on 31 August.** The IPPC Secretariat makes a call …

3018) Afghanistan: the 179th contracting party to the IPPC

Welcome to Afghanistan as the 179th contracting party to the IPPC. This is an important milestone for the country due …

3019) Standard Setting side session during CPM-8 detailed information)

It was agreed that a meeting of cold treatments experts should be organized under the auspices of the Secretariat. This …

3020) New pest of Maize: Maize lethal necrosis in Uganda

Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is casued by co-infection of maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV genus; Machlorovirus transmitted by Chrysomelid beettle …