4721) Cassava in south-east Asia under threat from witches*** broom disease

Climate change menacing yet another food crop by fuelling explosion in pests and diseases that are attacking cassava plants: http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/apr/15/cassava-south-east-asia-under-threat-witches-broom-disease-climate-change

4722) Call for participation in the Phytosanitary Capacity Development Roster of Consultants

Plant protection and phytosanitary measures experts are invited to apply to be listed in the Phytosanitary Capacity Development Roster of …

4723) Occurrence of Banana Bunchy Top Disease on banana and plantain in Cameroon

surveys were carried out in major banana and plantain producing areas in Caeroon in 2008. Banana Bunchy Top Diseases caused …

4724) 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 …

4725) Plant Quarantine Law No.7 for Year 2011

Plant Quarantine Law No.7 for Year 2011

4726) Use of the PCE as a tool to improve plant biosecurity in the Pacific region

Taro root beetle (Papuana woodlarkiana) - photo by Amy Carmichael Queensland University of TechnologyThe Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) tool was …

4727) DISPOSICIONES PARA EL EMBALAJE DE MADERA UTILIZADO EN EL COMERCIO INTERNACIONAL

Actualizacion de la Legislacion en cumplimiento a la Norma Internacional de Medidas Fitosanitarias No 15, el cual sustituye el Acuerdo …

4728) Resources / Multimedia / Videos

IPPC videos are available on the FAO YouTube channel under the International Plant Protection (IPPC) playlist.

4729) Ash tree set for extinction in Europe

The ash tree is likely to be wiped out in Europe, according to the largest-ever survey of the species. The …

4730) Entry/Exit Points

There are a total of sixteen entry/exit points in Myanmar. Among them, 12 entry/exit points are located at the borders …