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Ten entomology diagnosticians from across Australia gathered in Canberra last November to participate in a five-day workshop led by the National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN). The workshop explored topics to strengthen national diagnostic capabilities for Dermestidae beetles Ten entom

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

APPS Online Seminar

See the APPS WA branch seminar, this Friday 3-4pm AWST.
The seminar will be followed by networking event and APPS members in Perth are welcome to attend in person (RSVP required).

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This month we are profiling Mark Schutze, Principal Scientist (Entomology), Queensland Department of Primary Industry (QDPI). This forms part of our focus on reference collections, highlighting the work of dedicated researchers and staff. This month we are profiling Mark Schutze, Principal Scientist

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 delighted to announc

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is calling for nominations for authors to create Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) on Tephritidae: molecular identification of immature stages of fruit flies of economic importance to genus. This is part of the ongoing work of the Technical Panel on Diag

The Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) is excited to announce that bursaries are now open for students and early career researchers (ECR) wishing to attend the 25th Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, taking place in Sydney from 26-28 May 2025. Students and early career researc

Hort Innovation is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced service providers to conduct the project Diagnosis and management of dieback in persimmon trees (PR21000).

It is expected that the service provider will appoint a suitably qualified PHD student to conduct the project.