3971) Solenopsis mealybug in parts of central and northern Queensland

Solenopsis mealybug was detected in cotton crops and ornamental plants in a number of locations in Queensland. Due to the …

3972) Invasive Miconia species in Australia

Three species of Miconia have been found in Australia. M. calvescens is a small tree, which grows up to 15 …

3973) Detection of Angelonia flower break virus (AnFBV) in New South Wales

AnFBV was discovered on aysmptomatic verbena plant material derived from imported tissue culture using a new diagnostic test in December …

3974) Absence of Ditylenchus destructor in Australia

Previous records that reported the presence of Ditylenchus destructor in Australia (New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western …

3975) Detection of Alternaria on parsley

A decision was taken in March 2006 that eradication of the disease is not technically feasible due to the establishment …

3976) Detection of grapevine leaf rust in Northern Territory 2006 - now eradicated

Confirmation of a single detection on a vine in April 2006 and a second detection in late May 2006. The …

3977) First IPPC Seminar promotes International Year of Plant Health

As part of a new policy the new IPPC Secretary Mr Jingyuan XIA has established the practice of holding regular …

3978) Current status of plant Import Risk Analyses

The website below provides an overview of the current status of plant risk analysis being conducted by the Plant Sciences …

3979) CPM-12 e-Commerce Paper and Twitter Storm

A Conference Room Paper on the CPM-12 Special Topic Session: Internet Trade (e-commerce) of plants is now available on the …

3980) Appointment of new Director General, Plant Health

With effect from 1 Apr 2019, Dr Leong Chee Chiew is the Director-General, Plant Health under the National Parks Board. …