4141) First report of the East African cassava mosaic virus-Uganda (EACMV-UG) infecting cassava (Manihot esculenta) in Cameroon.

surveys were conducted for EACMV-Uganda (EACMV-UG), a recombinant virus responsible for severe CMD epidemics in East and Central Africa,which occurs …

4142) Detection of Rice blast (caused by Magnaporthe grisea) in the Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA) of Western Australia

A delimiting survey in Western Australia has determined that rice blast is only present in the isolated Ord River Irrigation …

4143) Detection of the Asian strain of bacterial canker of kiwifruit in Victoria, Australia

Data is lacking on the epidemiology of the disease. It has been observed that the pathogen is active between 10-20 …

4144) Absence of Anoplophora glabripennis in Denmark

Anoplopgora glabripennis has been under continued official surveillance since 2007. Two interceptions in 2008 with the finding of a single …

4145) Presence of New Pest of Avocado (Persea americana) in Trinidad and Tobago

The avocado lace bug (Pseudacysta perseae, family Tingidae) is a damaging pest of avocado (Persea americana), which occurs in French …

4146) Support from the Norwegian government helps ensure that evening sessions can be held at CPM-6

Evening session during CPM-5. Photo by Stephanie Dubon.During each session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, much of the in-depth …

4147) Update regarding the IPPC financial situation

Bureau discussionsOn 12th October, Mohammad Katbeh Bader, the CPM Chairperson, wrote to all IPPC Contact Points to explain the critical …

4148) Reporting the occurence of Papaya Mealybug

The pest was found in sections of one parish,a survey is currently being done to ascertain the spread of the …

4149) Compiled Comments on Draft ISPMs from the 2010 Member Consultation Period Posted on the IPP

The IPPC Secretariat has posted the compiled comments on draft ISPMs from the 2010 Member Consultation period. All comments were …

4150) Detection of Hypothenemus hampei (Coffee Berry Borer) in Kona, Hawaii

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