3681) From FAO.org: The Tricky Task of Protecting Plants in a Globalized Age

From the FAO Media Center:

3682) The Expert Consultation on Draft Diagnostic Protocols is now open!

Expert Consultation on Draft Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) on IPP is now open for: - Anastrepha spp. (2004-015) - Phytoplasma (general) …

3683) Deepening the Bilateral Cooperation of the IPPC with New Zealand

Mr. Jingyuan Xia, the IPPC Secretary visited the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for the first time on …

3684) Report on Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)

S. frugiperda is a noctuidae and a polyphagus pest with the caterpillar being the damaging stage of the pest. S. …

3685) Report on Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)

S. frugiperda is a noctuidae and a polyphagus pest with the caterpillar being the damaging stage of the pest. S. …

3686) The Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) virtual meeting reports are available

The following meeting reports of the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC):

3687) New publication! Guidelines for managing Xylella fastidiosa

Up to 95 percent of olive production is concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Indeed, Spain, Italy, Greece and Tunisia alone …

3688) 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 …

3689) Update on citrus canker eradication program in Emerald, Queensland - now eradicated

Citrus canker was detected on three commercial citrus orchards in the Emerald district of Queensland between June 2004 and May …

3690) Detection of teak leaf rust

The detection of teak leaf rust on teak in the Northern Territory was confirmed on 23 June 2006. The disease …