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Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO), Dr Gabrille Vivian-Smith, will chair a webinar on systematic applications for 21st-century biosecurity solutions. Presenters will discuss current research on the highly invasive brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys). Australian Chief Plant

The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the virtual Annual Diagnostics Workshop (ADW) 2024-25. Connect. Identify. Protect. The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is delighted to announce its annual even

The National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) shares regular updates through their monthly newsletter, The NPDN Communicator, which features articles, diagnostic tips, and opportunities relevant to the plant diagnostic community. The National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) in the United States of Am

Registrations are now open for 25th Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) Conference that will be held at the International Conference Centre in Sydney, NSW from 26 - 28 May 2025. Registrations are now open for 25th Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) Conference that will be held at th

This month we are profiling Adrian Fox, who is the Lead Plant Virologist from Fera Science Ltd, York, UK. This month we are profiling Adrian Fox, who is the Lead Plant Virologist from Fera Science Ltd, York, UK. How did you find yourself on this career path? I originally completed a Bachelor’s degre

The National Diagnostic Protocol 53 (NDP 53) for "Cyst nematodes (The genus Heterodera)" was endorsed in October 2024 by the Subcommittee on Plant Health Diagnostics (SPHD) for use in the event of an incursion. The National Diagnostic Protocol 53 (NDP 53) for Cyst nematodes (The genus Heterodera) wa

Landare Research is producing a myrtle rust webinar series. The next webinar in the series will focus on forest community attributes and myrtle rust vulnerability and will be presented by Kristy Stevenson, Queensland University of Technology. Beyond Myrtle Rust (BMR) is a collaborative, multi-facete

Plant Health Australia (PHA) is currently advertising several Project Officer roles to join their Partnerships, Response and Grains Farm Biosecurity Program teams. Plant Health Australia (PHA) is currently advertising several Project Officer roles to join their Partnerships, Response and Grains Farm