791) Darna trima on palm trees (Thrinax parviflora)

In February 2005, during follow-up inspections after import, palm trees of the species Thrinax parviflora were found infested with Darna …

792) Technical panel reviewed diagnostic protocols and additions to work programme

Paris, 21 December 2023. The Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) met at the headquarters of the European and Mediterranean …

793) ISPMs for adoption at CPM-17 (2023) posted and Call for Objections opened

The draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) that will be presented to CPM-17 (2023) for adoption have been posted. …

794) The IPPC Secretariat at the forefront to fight Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4): New IC Team on TR4!

The Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) created a new IC Team on Banana Fusarium Wilt (TR4). Qualified experts from …

795) Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in Australia

In August 2024, ToBRFV was detected in commercially grown glasshouse Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) plants at three properties in the Northern …

796) Plant Health and Capacity Development: A special topic session at CPM-14

The CPM-14 special topic session on plant health and capacity development. © FAO

797) Sea change for sea containers: CPM-14 Side Session

The "Sea change for sea containers" side session highlighted pest risks associated with sea containers and their cargoes - and …

798) News & Calls / Calls & Deadlines / Calls for Standards / Calls for EWG and TP experts / 2023-08- Re-Opened Call for Experts – Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols - Botanist

2023-08- Re-Opened Call for Experts – Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols - Botanist The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat …

799) Let’s talk about IPPC Guides and training materials

Rome, 29 March 2023. The seventeenth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-17) discussed the key achievements of the …

800) IPPC makes steady progress in building the capacity of contracting parties

Rome, 29 March 2023. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat made a significant headway in supporting countries to implement …