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We are thrilled to announce the publication of a new National Diagnostic Protocol (NDP) for exotic leafhopper vectors of Australia’s number 1 National Priority Plant Pest, Xylella species.
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A comprehensive 5 day workshop, Nematodes in cropping systems: identification & techniques 2027, is scheduled for February 2027 at the Australian National University in Canberra.
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A new update to the National Diagnostic Protocol (NDP) for Australia’s number 1 National Priority Plant Pest, Xylella spp. has been endorsed. The NDP has been revised to include updated diagnostic methodologies to cover a broader range of species and sub-species.
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Events
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The XXI International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC), held jointly with the 26th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (APPC), in Christchurch 2027.
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The 5th International Congress on Biological Invasions seeks to explore the theme From Threats to Solutions: Advancing Biosecurity.
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The 57th Australian Entomological Society Conference returns to Sydney in December 2026, featuring 4 keynote lectures, 1 public lecture, full-length and lightning talks, posters and plenty of networking opportunities.
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16th Australasian Plant Virology Workshop (APVW) in Scarborough, WA from 27-29 October 2026.
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ASDS is a unique biennial event that brings together researchers, practitioners, and primary producers to explore the latest developments in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of soilborne plant diseases.