2751) Emergency measures to reduce the risk of introduction of Xylella fastidiosa through the importation of plants for planting (excluding seed and fruit) of the host of X. fastidiosa

Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that can infect a wide range of plants species and the disease could cause serious …

2752) The substantial concerns commenting period has opened!

The IPPC 2015 substantial concerns commenting (SCCP) period has started today, 1st June 2015.

2753) Standards Committee May 2015 report has been posted!

The Standards Committee (SC) met from 4 to 8 May at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

2754) IPPC at EXPO Milan 2015!

Milan, Italy, will become a global showcase with Expo Milano 2015: from May 1 to October 31 more than 140 …

2755) Eradication of citrus canker from Australia

Citrus canker was detected in Australia around the township of Emerald in Queensland in 2004. Following this detection, a national …

2756) Welcome to The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the 182nd contracting party to the IPPC.

The IPPC Secretariat welcomes The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the 182nd contracting party to the IPPC and …

2757) Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) – Reduction of Quarantine Area

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

2758) Sea Container Files

2759) The IPPC exhibition Pests without Borders

The photo contest Pests without Borders, organized by the IPPC Secretariat and its Capacity Development Committee, with the financial support …

2760) Detection of tomato torrado virus in South Australia

In South Australia, the virus causes leaf mottling, yellow spotting followed by necrosis at the base of leaflets. In some …