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A new article has been published in Australasian Plant Pathology in February 2026, regarding the development of new diagnostic assays for the eleven main viruses affecting garlic. The main objective of this study was to develop reverse transcription (RT)-PCR assays for each of the most common viruses associated with garlic.

A National Diagnostic Protocols (NDP) training workshop was held on 29 May 2025 at the University of Sydney, alongside the Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) Conference. A National Diagnostic Protocols (NDP) training workshop was held on 29 May 2025 at the University of Sydney, alongside th

Experts in plant pathology gathered in Sydney for the 25th Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) Conference, held from 26–28 May 2025 at the International Convention Centre. Experts in plant pathology gathered in Sydney for the 25th Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) Conference, held

The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) held its virtual Annual Diagnostics Workshop (vADW) 2024-25 series consisting of four webinars running from November 2024 to April 2025. The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN), coordinated by Plant Health Australia, has com

This month we shine the spotlight on Nancy Cunningham, a Senior Entomologist at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), part of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia (PIRSA). This month we shine the spotlight on Nancy Cunningham, a Senior Entomologist at the South

Expression of interest for the development of a Teratosphaeria spp. of National Diagnostic Protocol is now open. Background The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) Environmental Biosecurity Office is currently seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from pl

The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the virtual Annual Diagnostics Workshop (vADW) 2024-25. vADW 2024-25 is exclusive to NPBDN members. The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is excited to announce

Expression of interest for the update, review and/or verification of National Diagnostic Protocols are now open. The National Diagnostic Protocols (NDPs) are a key part of Australia’s plant biosecurity system. The Subcommittee on Plant Health Diagnostics (SPHD) manages their development. NDPs provid