3701) NEW PEST OF MAIZE: MAIZE LETHAL NECROSIS IN RWANDA

Summary: Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease of maize caused by the combination of Maize chlorotic mottle virus …

3702) From FAO.org: The Tricky Task of Protecting Plants in a Globalized Age

From the FAO Media Center:

3703) 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) …

3704) Thirteenth meeting of the International Year of Plant Health International Steering Committee (IYPH ISC) Report posted!

The report of the thirteenth meeting of the International Year of Plant Health International Steering Committee (IYPH ISC) is available …

3705) 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 …

3706) The report of the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) November virtual meeting is now available

The report of the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) virtual meeting that took place on 25 November 2020 is …

3707) Report of VM06 meeting is now available on IPP!

The report of the VM06 Implementation and Capacity Development Committee meeting held on 30 September 2020 is now posted and …

3708) 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 …

3709) 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 …

3710) 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 …