3091) Detection of Heterodera schachitii

In September, 2017, Heterodera schachtii (beet cyst nematode(BCN)) was detected in Japan for the first time. Soon after the Ministry …

3092) We are hiring - CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - IPPC Project Management and Implementation Specialists

Short term consultancy based at the IPPC, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) HQs in Rome.

3093) Title: Preliminary report: Detection of cherry leaf roll virus (CLRV) in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia

In late May 2019, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) detected cherry leaf roll virus (CLRV) from samples of Prunus …

3094) Montenegrin phytosanitary requirements regarding import of citrus fruits

Montenegrin phytosanitary requirements regarding import of citrus fruits are prescribed by Law on plant health protection (OGM 28/06, 28/11, 48/15), …

3095) Panama disease tropical race 4, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense blocks the vascular system of infected banana plants, causing them to wilt and die. Panama …

3096) Agenda for Expert Working Group on the Revision of ISPM 8 posted!

The agenda for the Expert Working Group (EWG) on the Revision of ISPM 8: Determination of pest status in an …

3097) Potato spindle tuber viroid

Two rows of approximately 100 plants in total in a glasshouse of 5,000 tomato plants grown for commercial fruit production. …

3098) New finding of Diabrotica virgifera virgifera

The first UK finding of Diabrotica virgifera virgifera since 2007. Four adults were found in one trap. The field in …

3099) Oak Processionary moth

The Forestry Commission, working with Defra, London Health Protection Agencies, Ealing and Richmond Councils and Kew Gardens has formed an …

3100) Recording of CPM-15 sessions (16-18 March) available!

The recording of CPM-15 sessions (16 and 18 March) are available on the FAO webcast channel: