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Expert Consultation on IPPC draft diagnostic protocols started on 19 October 2026 and ends on 19 December 2026 has begun on Tephritidae, Psyllid vectors of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum and Tomato brown rugose fruit virus.
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This study, published in Nature, presents an ultrasensitive and low input detection platform for Avocado Sunblotch Viroid (ASBVd) that integrates isothermal amplification, CRISPR-Cas12a–mediated signal conversion, and nanopore array–based single-particle analysis.
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Closing 13 November 2026, the Call for Symposia invites researchers, practitioners and organisations to submit symposium proposals that explore emerging issues, share new perspectives and encourage collaboration across the plant protection community.
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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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The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) invites you to join their annual Mini-Science Exchange (Mini-SX) where they present updates on current projects, discuss future project ideas and priorities, and host a selection of external speakers to inform, enlighten, and exchange views on the application of research and innovation to improve biosecurity outcomes and service delivery.
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This seminar will provide an overview of recent developments in Nanopore sequencing and showcase applications across a broad range of biological disciplines.
