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We are currently seeking expressions of interest from plant biosecurity diagnosticians or research scientists to undertake three projects. Background The National Diagnostic Protocols (NDPs) are an integral component of Australia’s plant biosecurity system. The process of development is managed by t

Citrus Australia is hosting Professor Neil McRoberts from the University of California in Mildura 27- 28 November, 2023. Citrus Australia is hosting Professor Neil McRoberts from the University of California in Mildura 27- 28 November, 2023. Prof McRoberts is giving an online presentation on the sta

Beyond Myrtle Rust (BMR) is a collaborative, multi-faceted research programme that aims to study the behaviour, ecology, and impacts of the disease myrtle rust (MR) in New Zealand. Beyond Myrtle Rust (BMR) is a collaborative, multi-faceted research programme by Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research and f

Citrus Australia’s podcast 'The Full Bottle' is an Australian citrus industry first, created for Aussie citrus growers to deliver content to educate, inspire and entertain citrus businesses across the nation. Citrus Australia’s podcast ‘The Full Bottle’ is an Australian citrus industry f

Register to attend a webinar announcing the launch of the Australian Reference Genome Atlas (ARGA) index web application You are invited to register to attend a webinar announcing the launch of the Australian Reference Genome Atlas (ARGA) index web application, details below: Date: 3 November 2023 T

The 19th Australasian Vertebrate Pest Conference (AVPC) is heading to Sydney, NSW on 29 July – 1 Aug 2024. The 19th Australasian Vertebrate Pest Conference (AVPC) is heading to Sydney, NSW on 29 July – 1 Aug 2024. If you’re working on some outstanding research in the invasive species space or

This month we shine the light on Gavin Hunter, Team leader and Research Scientist at the CSIRO in Canberra. Gavin has been working in plant pathology and diagnostics for approximately 18-20 years, with his work and studies taking him to the United Kingdom, Darwin, Sydney and now Canberra. This month

The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) and Plant Surveillance Network Australasia-Pacific (PSNAP) were delighted to present the Virtual Annual Diagnostic and Surveillance Workshop (ADSW) 2023 on Friday, 6 October 2023. The National Implementation Working Group (NIWG) and Plant Sur