1031) Update on citrus canker eradication program in Emerald, Queensland - now eradicated

Citrus canker was detected on three commercial citrus orchards in the Emerald district of Queensland between June 2004 and May …

1032) Detection of Phytophthora elongata sp. nov in Australia

The fungus has been isolated in the northern jarrah forest of Western Australia from the roots and collars of dead …

1033) Detection of a new pathotype of Elsinoe australis causing black scab of jojoba in New South Wales and Queensland

In 2005, a black scab of jojoba was seen in jojoba plantations in New South Wales and Queensland. Black scab …

1034) Detection of Tetranychus horridus (Hazelnut mite) in Victoria and New South Wales

Tetranycopsis horridus was first reported on hazelnut in Victoria in 2016. Further surveys during February 2016 have shown a widespread …

1035) Call for the expression of interest by NPPOs to share their challenges, experiences and best practices on AUTHORIZING ENTITIES TO PERFORM PHYTOSANITARY ACTIONS during a side session at the CPM-15

This side session aims to provide a forum to discuss the concept of authorization, present case studies and demonstrate successes …

1036) IPPC community gets ready for the first virtual session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures

Rome, 11 March 2021. The Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) organized two dry-run sessions to prepare contracting …

1037) Premier signalement de la cochenille du cactus ou Dactylopius opuntiae en Tunisie

Suite à l’observation en 2021 de symptômes soupçonneux dans quelques plantations de cactus dans la région de Sidi Zid sise …

1038) Premier signalement de la cochenille du cactus ou Dactylopius opuntiae en Tunisie

Suite à l’observation en 2021 de symptômes soupçonneux dans quelques plantations de cactus dans la région de Sidi Zid sise …

1039) Strategic Objectives / Plant Health & Safe Trade / Sea Containers / International Symposium: Optimizing Container Design to Mitigate Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is supporting the Container Owners Association (COA), the World Shipping Council (WSC), and …

1040) Experts meet virtually to begin the development of new guidance materials which will help with the implementation of plant health standards

e-Learning on Pest Risk Analysis (2020-002) and e-Learning on phytosanitary export certification systems (2020-003): Both of these working groups met …