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ADW 2024 - shoulder workshops Three shoulder workshops will be held before the commencement of the Annual Diagnostic Workshop (ADW) 2024 on Tuesday, 19 March 2024. These workshops will be run concurrently from 9.00am – 11.00am (AEST), details as follows: Workshop 1 – The fundamentals of the Au

Calling all students | The PBRI Plant Health Student Network The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Plant Health Student Network was established in September 2022. Since its inception, the Student Network has attracted over 250 students globally and has delivered online meetings that focus

The biennial Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium will be held 8 – 9 May 2024 at the Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland. The biennial Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium will be held 8 – 9 May 2024 at the Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland. Th

Epidemic of Xylella fastidiosa in Selento (Italy): the current status This webinar series continues the inspiring path of the Xylella Files organised previously by the UC Berkeley and Auburn University groups, with the aim to provide a platform for informal exchanges and interactions on the state of

This month the career profile will be on NPBDN member Shamila Abeynayake, who is a Molecular Scientist at the ​Plant Innovation Centre (PIC), Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in the Post Entry Quarantine, Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Division. This month the career

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

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