5801) 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 …

5802) Presentations from the CPM-4 scientific session on pest movement through food aid shipments are available on the IPP

The presentations from the CPM-4 scientific session on pest movement through food aid shipments are available on the IPP at …

5803) Decision documents and compiled comments posted for CPM-4

All decision documents for the Fourth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-4) have been posted in English, and …

5804) 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. …

5805) Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica Bowdich

Resident Entomologist at the Ministry of Agriculture Land & Marine Resources diagnosed Achatina fulica from samples collected at Alyce Glen, …

5806) Detection of narcissus late season yellows virus in Australia

A virus with filamentous particles about 750 nm long and 12 nm in diameter. The virus is transmissible by the …

5807) 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 …

5808) Documents for Standards Committee posted

As per the CPM-3 (2008) decision regarding availability of standard setting documents (see the report of CPM-3, appendix 12), the …

5809) Update: Regional workshops on draft ISPMs 2008

The Regional Workshops on draft ISPMs have been held in the following regions (click on the links for more details): …

5810) First outbreak of Pepino mosaic virus in the Czech Republic

PepMV was found in May 2008 at one company in South Moravia on tomato plants for fruit production grown in …