3141) Market Access: A Guide for NPPOs

Italy , October 2013 - The IPPC Secretariat launches a manual on Market Access: a guide to phytosanitary issues for …

3142) 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 …

3143) Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis found in 2005

During routine surveillance in 2005, an infestation of Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis plants was found at a nursery where ornamental …

3144) Darna trima on palm trees (Thrinax parviflora)

In February 2005, during follow-up inspections after import, palm trees of the species Thrinax parviflora were found infested with Darna …

3145) 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 …

3146) 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 …

3147) Call for Authors on Diagnostic Protocols

**IPPC call for authors on Diagnostic Protocols is open.** **Nominations are being solicited by the Secretariat of the International Plant …

3148) July Meeting for the Technical Panel on Phytosanitary Treatments

This month, on 8-12 July 2013, the Technical Panel on Phytosanitary Treatments (TPPT) met in Fukuoka, Japan, hosted by Ministry …

3149) 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 …

3150) 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 …