4941) Detection of the Asian strain of bacterial canker of kiwifruit in Victoria, Australia

Data is lacking on the epidemiology of the disease. It has been observed that the pathogen is active between 10-20 …

4942) Confirmation of chestnut blight in north-east Victoria

Infected properties have been quarantined and north-east Victoria is a declared quarantine zone to restrict the movement of chestnut planting …

4943) Update on branched broomrape in South Australia - move to offical control

Branched broomrape is a parasitic weed of a wide range of broadleaf crops internationally. Broomrapes are root parasites that extract …

4944) Detection of mango malformation disorder in Queensland, Australia

The affected property has been placed under quarantine pending completion of diagnostic testing. Tracing of movement of plant material from …

4945) Detection of mango malformation disorder in Queensland, Australia

The affected property has been placed under quarantine pending completion of diagnostic testing. Tracing of movement of plant material from …

4946) Detection of Takecallis arundinariae in Australia

Other known hosts: On undersides of mature leaves of bamboos (especially Arundinaria, and Phyllostachys, but sometimes also on Nandina, Bambusa …

4947) Mahogany angular leaf spot present in Northern Territory

Symptoms consisting of distinct angular leaf spots were seen on leaves on 12-14 week old seedlings at the first property. …

4948) Extension of known Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) in Victoria, Australia

Symptoms are not specific but include patches of poor growth in a crop with yellowing, wilting or death of the …

4949) Mango Leaf Gall Midge (MLGM)

MLGM has been confirmed in wild mango trees on the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland. …

4950) Detection of tomato torrado virus in South Australia

In South Australia, the virus causes leaf mottling, yellow spotting followed by necrosis at the base of leaflets. In some …