881) Xanthomonas citri subsp citri (Citrus canker) in Northern Territory

In April 2018, Citrus canker was detected in two retail nurseries on species of West Indian lime in Darwin, Northern …

882) Panama disease tropical race 4, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense blocks the vascular system of infected banana plants, causing them to wilt and die. Panama …

883) Protecting plants through global guidance and coordination: new plant health standards adopted by CPM- 15 at annual global conference

Rome, 16 March 2021. A large number of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) were presented to and adopted by …

884) Keeping food secure and free from pests: Tackling pests in food aid

Rome, 16 March 2021. It is known that disasters impacts in agriculture threaten all three pillars of sustainable development: social, …

885) First report of Phyllosticta citricarpa in Tunisia

The Tunisian NPPO confirmed the introduction of Phyllosticta citricarpa to the governorate of Nabeul (municipalités de Beni Khalled, Bouargoub et …

886) Cryphonectria parasitica on Sweet Chestnut

An investigation was carried out into the condition of a 5 year old planting of C. sativa grown for nut …

887) First UK Asian longhorn beetle outbreak

Routine survey work in the area where an adult Asian longhorn beetle was found in 2009 discovered signs of the …

888) Boosting new collaboration between the IPPC Secretariat and the DG SANTE of the European Commission

Dr. Jingyuan Xia, the Secretary to the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), at a meeting with representatives from the DG …

889) Entry Points in Ghana

Ghana is a peaceful country located on the west coast of Africa. It is bounded on the north by Burkina …

890) The Parliament of Cyprus observes the International Year of Plant Health 2020

Nicosia, 4 February 2020. The Department of Agriculture, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, as the competent …