6491) official notification

tomato and chili seeds import conditions regarding the ToBRF virus

6492) Call for topics for the standard setting work programme

A call for topics for the standard setting work programme is being made. Topics for new or revised ISPMs may …

6493) Update: Draft ISPMs for member consultation available (regular process)

Draft ISPMs for member consultation through the regular standard setting process are now available in English, French and Spanish. To …

6494) Draft diagnostic protocol for member consultation available (fast-track process)

The draft diagnostic protocol for Thrips palmi is now available for member consultation through the fast-track standard setting process. To …

6495) Update 08-07-2008: Draft ISPMs for member consultation (regular process)

Draft ISPMs for member consultation through the regular standard setting process and all associated documents are now available in English, …

6496) IPPC Vacancy Announcement

The IPPC Secretariat is recruiting a standard setting consultant. Interested? Apply here: http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/VA/pdf/IRC4731.pdf

6497) Emergency quarantine measures for plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa

The link below provides information regarding the emergency measures taken by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment in …

6498) Laurel Wilt of Avocado

With 12 000 commercial avocado trees already destroyed by the laurel wilt pathogen, they represent about 1.5 per cent of …

6499) Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) - APHIS Establishes New Regulated Area in Los Angeles, California

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (www.pestalert.org).

6500) 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 …