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'Diplocarpon mali' in India?
At a time when apple harvesting is in the full swing, outbreak of fungal disease 'Marssonina coronaria', which causes premature defoliation, is threatening orchards in the major apple-growing areas of...
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Drosophila suzukii found in New Hampshire (US)
Farmers are getting ready to battle a new kind of fruit fly that could damage berries, peaches, grapes and some varieties of tomatoesAnne-Sophie Roy's insight:Drosophila suzukii continues to spread...
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Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Found In Colorado - CBS Denver
Agriculture officials say an invasive insect responsible for the death of tens of millions of ash trees in almost two dozen states has been detected for the first time in Colorado.Anne-Sophie Roy's...
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First case of native ash tree disease confirmed (Ireland)
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the first case of the killer ash dieback disease in a native Irish tree has been found.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Until recently, ash dieback (Chalara...
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Google Street View used by INRA (FR) to localize invasive pests
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Google Street View (GSV) data is being used by INRA (Agricultural Research Institute, France) to map the expanding distribution of invasive pests such as the pine...
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Maize lethal necrosis disease: an emerging disease in Eastern Africa
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Maize lethal necrosis disease is an emerging disease in Eastern Africa which is causing serious problems in maize crops. FAO is taking action and provides more information...
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Emerald ash borer begins march from Moscow
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Results of a research study on Agrilus planipennis carried out in the region of Moscow showed that the pest is spreading at a rapid pace (around 30-40 km per year). The...
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First detection of Xylella fastidiosa in Italy
Emergency E.U. funds are understood to have been promised to Italy to help limit the spread of a plant disease killing olive trees.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Following the recent discovery of Xylella...
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First report of Xylella fastidiosa in the EPPO region
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:As the presence of Xyella fastidiosa (EPPO A1 List) was detected for the first time on olive trees in Southern Italy, last October, a specific EPPO webpage dedicated to this...
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Stolbur phytoplasma and its cicadellid vector are destroying lavander in...
Plague of cicada insects in southern France, linked to global warming, is devastating Provence's famous flower cropsAnne-Sophie Roy's insight:In Provence (Southern France), lavender crops are...
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Video: See Xanthomonas bacteria infecting a tomato plant
If you've ever wondered what exactly happens when a disease infects a plant, watch this video. This detailed animation shows Xanthomonas bacteria infecting a tomato plant, causing bacterial spot...
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Brazil Declares Emergency after Caterpillar Wreaks Havoc
Helicoverpa armigera has inflicted heavy damage since its appearance in Brazil just one year ago.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Severe outbreaks of Helicoverpa armigera are occurring in Brazil (Mato Grosso...
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China battles army of invaders
Raft of control measures slows the march of alien species.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:All countries are faced with the difficult issue of how to manage biological invasions, China is no exception.See it...
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Tuta absoluta found in Ethiopia
Tuta absoluta, which goes by its common names tomato leafminer, is believed to originate from South America. It is a well known and serious pest of to...Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:The tomato leafminer,...
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Tuta absoluta occurs in Niger
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta, is causing damage to tomato crops in Niger.See it on Scoop.it, via Pest Alerts
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Brazil Declares Emergency in Two More States
Temporary import of pesticides with the active ingredient emamectin benzoate permitted.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Helicoverpa armigera is causing serious damage in Brazil, Two more states, Mato Grosso...
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Current situation of ash dieback (Chalara fraxinea) in the UK
Summary of threat to UK ash trees from ash dieback caused by Chalara fraxineaAnne-Sophie Roy's insight:The Forestry Commission website presents the current situation of ash dieback in the UK.See it on...
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Cydalima perspectalis found in Sotchi (Russia)
ФБУ «Российский центр защиты леса»филиал «Центр защиты леса Краснодарского края» FEDERAL FORESTRY AGENCY THE FEDERAL BUDGET INSTITUTION «RUSSIAN CENTRE OF FOREST HEALTH» BRANCH «CENTRE OF FOREST HEALTH...
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Heterobasidion irregulare: a risk for pine trees
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Heterobasidion irregulare is a fungus causing root and butt rot on pine trees. Introduced during world war II in Italy, it causes mortality on Pinus pinea trees and has spread...
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Forest Pest Conditions: USDA Forest Service mapping system
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:View nice maps which shows detailed distributions of major forestry pests in the USA.See it on Scoop.it, via Pest Alerts
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