1601) 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 …

1602) Koster’s curse in Julatten, Queensland

Koster’s curse is a quick-growing invasive plant that has the ability to form dense thickets, smothering native vegetation and causing …

1603) First report of Citrus bark cracking viroid (CBCVd) on hops (Humulus lupulus)

An unknown and aggressive disease was observed in 2007 in hop gardens in Slovenia. The disease spread extremely rapidly and …

1604) First report of Citrus bark cracking viroid (CBCVd) on hops (Humulus lupulus)

An unknown and aggressive disease was observed in 2007 in hop gardens in Slovenia. The disease spread extremely rapidly and …

1605) 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

1606) General Administration of Customs P.R. of China carries out a publicity campaign about bio-safety

Special exhibitions were held in botanical gardens. © Guangzhou Customs, China

1607) Absence of Phytophthora richardiae

Phytophthora richardiae is no longer considered to be present in Australia. Hall (1991) records Phytophthora richardiae as present in New …

1608) Clarification on issues of implementation of IPPC standards

In recent correspondence between the IPPC Secretary, Mr. Yukio Yokoi, and the Secretary General of the International Organization for Standardization …

1609) Side event on IPPC in Asia organized at CPM-12 in Incheon Republic of Korea

The Republic of Korea together with the APPPC organized a CPM-12 side session on the IPPC in Asia attended by …

1610) Trading healthy seeds to ensure a healthy future

The world wants more international standards on plant health and proof of this is the record number of standards that …