National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network

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Helping Australian plant diagnosticians succeed together

The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostics Network (NPBDN) helps Australian plant diagnosticians succeed together by working collaboratively to navigate the biosecurity challenges associated with a wide array of plant hosts, limited resources and increased risk from international trade and travel.

Latest news

News

Species of the genus Phytophthora are among the most detrimental plant pathogens globally, representing a significant threat to global agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. This review, published in BioTech, evaluates and contrasts the efficacy of novel detection methods against traditional approaches, emphasizing their significance in managing the escalating threat posed by Phytophthora spp. worldwide.

Benefits of joining the Network

Professional development and career opportunities

Free access to residential programs, webinars, workshops, training and laboratory proficiency testing.

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Facilitate connections and collaboration

Attend key events such as the Annual Diagnostic and Surveillance Workshop (ADSW) and Annual Diagnostic Workshop (ADW).

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Access to information and resources

Receive direct access to the latest member-only information and resources.

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Bi-monthly NPBDN updates

Receive our bi-monthly e-newsletter to keep up to date with industry news, events and career opportunities.

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Our initiatives

Initiative

Collections are one part of the national plant biosecurity diagnostic system along with human capability, information, interactions and linkages.
Initiative

Improve the national plant biosecurity diagnostic capability and capacity by improving the capability of diagnosticians.
Initiative

Proficiency testing provides valuable information on the performance of diagnostic laboratories.
Initiative

The Modern Diagnostics initiative was implemented to strengthen Australia’s tropical biosecurity diagnostic capability through increasing connectivity between tropical biosecurity diagnosticians, enhancing diagnostic skills and tools across northern Australia, and improving tropical biosecurity infrastructure.
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Active members

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Members organisations

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Events hosted in 2022-2024