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This study in the Journal of Economic Entomology provides 2 major advances that strengthen molecular diagnostics for Liriomyza pest species of biosecurity concern in Australia.
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Published article in Viruses journal characterising viral populations associated with cassava in Kenya. In this study, cassava samples obtained from major cassava growing regions in Kenya were analyzed by Illumina sequencing. Results identified the most abundant viruses and characterized their genome-wide variation, identified genetically stable and hypervariable areas, establishing the foundation to develop improved diagnostic tests, and have wider implications for breeding virus-resistant cassava.
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This study establishes a practical framework for CRISPR-Cas13a diagnostics in plant pathology and provides a low-infrastructure strategy that could improve the speed and accuracy of fire blight surveillance and broader agricultural biosecurity efforts.
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The XXI International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC), held jointly with the 26th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (APPC), in Christchurch 2027.
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The 5th International Congress on Biological Invasions seeks to explore the theme From Threats to Solutions: Advancing Biosecurity.
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The 57th Australian Entomological Society Conference returns to Sydney in December 2026, featuring 4 keynote lectures, 1 public lecture, full-length and lightning talks, posters and plenty of networking opportunities.
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A free, hands-on, in person workshop by the ANU Centre for Biodiversity Analysis focused on the application of whole-genome population genomics to monitoring and managing invasive and endangered populations.
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16th Australasian Plant Virology Workshop (APVW) in Scarborough, WA from 27-29 October 2026.
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ASDS is a unique biennial event that brings together researchers, practitioners, and primary producers to explore the latest developments in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of soilborne plant diseases.
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This free in-person workshop from the ANU Centre for Biodiversity Analysis will introduce the principles of Illumina DNA library preparation for short-read sequencing and provide hands-on experience with the key steps involved in library construction, quality control, and best laboratory practices.
