1651) Detection of Panicum mosaic virus in New South Wales

The virus was probably introduced in vegetative planting material (stolons) of buffalo grass from North America.

1652) Detection of Hemileia wrightiae in the Northern Territory

The fungus has previously been found in Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, China and India. The fungus has apparently been present in …

1653) Detection of Entyloma ageratinae on mistflower in Queensland

Mistflower is an introduced weed in south east Queensland, but is not under official control. It is a locally controlled …

1654) Valsa malicola detected in Victoria, Australia

V. malicola is associated with dieback of Malus twigs, especially those weakened by other factors, for example when frozen, burnt, …

1655) Grapevine Pinot gris virus in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia

Eradication of GPGV from Australia is not considered technically feasible and therefore regulation of the virus in infected vines detected …

1656) Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation between the IPPC Secretariat and the DG SANTE of the European Commission

29 November 2018, Brussels – The IPPC delegation met with representatives from the European Commission’s (EC) DG SANTE and briefed …

1657) Brazil - List of Regulated Pests

Lista de Pragas Quarentenarias Ausentes (PQA), publicada no Anexo da Instrução Normativa 39, de 11 de outubro 2018.

1658) IPPC is hiring Programme Officer

The position is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP), in the …

1659) Phytophthora pluvialis pest report

As part of the surveillance programme for Phytopthora ramorum, aerial survey flights undertaken in late August identified a stand of …

1660) Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) - Call for member nominations from the Near East region

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations from national IPPC Official Contact Points and/or Regional Plant Protection …