2481) Detection of Melon necrotic spot virus in Victoria

MNSV causes necrotic lesions on leaves and stems, fruit deformation and reduction in fruit quality. Affected plants may suddenly wilt …

2482) Important milestone for electronic certification in the IPPC ePhyto)

An Open-Ended Working Group on IPPC OEWG on Electronic Certification was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from Tuesday 07 …

2483) The IPPC Holding the Second PCE Facilitators Training in Thailand

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat organized and held the second training for the Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) Facilitators …

2484) Agrilus planipennis (Emerald Ash Borer) – APHIS adds Delaware to the regulated area in the United States

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (www.pestalert.org).

2485) Rationale for Phytosanitary Requirements in T&T

In fulfilment of T&T’s obligation as a Member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and adherence to the WTO Sanitary …

2486) Description of NPPO (T&T)

In Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), the functions of the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) are shared among the units of …

2487) Discovery of Lime Swallow Tail Butterfly - Papilio demoleus

The pest was identified in October of 2006. A protocol to eradicate the pest in infested Nurseries was developed and …

2488) Xylosandrus morigerus (Blandford) detected in Timor-Leste

A series of adult and larval ambrosia beetles were collected boring into twigs of coffee at a single site in …

2489) Xylosandrus compactus (Coleoptera:Scolytidae) detected in Timor-Leste

A series of adult and larval ambrosia beetles were collected boring into twigs of coffee at a single site in …

2490) Non-Compliance

Until 2013, Pakistan had been receiving notification of non-compliances due to detection of harmful organisms particularly in Pakistani mango consignments. …