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The potential global distribution of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, a polyphagous pest. [PDF]

Pest Manag Sci, 2021
In the present study we present, for the first time, the potential global distribution of Paracoccus marginatus in order to highlight areas which are suitable for invasion. Abstract BACKGROUND The papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, is a highly polyphagous invasive pest that affects more than 200 plants, many of which are of economic importance. We
Finch EA, Beale T, Chellappan M, Goergen G, Gadratagi BG, Khan MAM, Rehman A, Rwomushana I, Sarma AK, Wyckhuys KA, Kriticos DJ.   +10 more
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Commodity risk assessment of <i>Petunia</i> spp. and <i>Calibrachoa</i> spp. unrooted cuttings from Uganda. [PDF]

EFSA J
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to evaluate the likelihood of pest freedom at entry in the EU, including both regulated and non‐regulated pests, potentially associated with unrooted cuttings of the genera Petunia and Calibrachoa produced under physical isolation in Uganda.
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Civera AV, Baptista P, Berlin A, Chatzivassiliou E, Cubero J, Cunniffe N, de la Peña E, Desneux N, Di Serio F, Filipiak A, Gonthier P, Hasiów-Jaroszewska B, Jactel H, Landa BB, Maistrello L, Makowski D, Milonas P, Papadopoulos NT, Susi H, van der Gaag DJ, Lacomme C, Debode J, Navas-Cortes JA, Akrivou A, Kritikos C, Kormpi M, Papachristos D, Reppa C, Antonatos S, Beris D, Schulz OM, Lombardo MF, Gardi C, Potting R.   +34 more
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Commodity risk assessment of Persea americana from Israel. [PDF]

EFSA J, 2021
Abstract The EFSA Panel on Plant health was requested to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in the relevant Implementing Acts as ‘High risk plants, plant products and other objects’ (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 establishing a provisional list of high risk plants, plant products or other objects, within the
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Bragard C, Dehnen-Schmutz K, Di Serio F, Gonthier P, Jacques MA, Jaques Miret JA, Justesen AF, MacLeod A, Magnusson CS, Milonas P, Navas-Cortes JA, Parnell S, Potting R, Reignault PL, Thulke HH, Van der Werf W, Civera AV, Zappalà L, Gómez P, Lucchi A, Urek G, Tramontini S, Mosbach-Schulz O, de la Peña E, Yuen J.   +25 more
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Commodity risk assessment of Ficus carica plants from Israel. [PDF]

EFSA J, 2021
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High risk plants, plant products and other objects’. This Scientific Opinion covers the plant health risks posed by the following commodities: i) dormant and ...
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Bragard C, Dehnen-Schmutz K, Di Serio F, Jacques MA, Jaques Miret JA, Justesen AF, MacLeod A, Magnusson CS, Milonas P, Navas-Cortes JA, Parnell S, Potting R, Reignault PL, Thulke HH, van der Werf W, Civera AV, Yuen J, Zappalà L, Battisti A, Mas H, Rigling D, Mosbach-Schulz O, Gonthier P.   +23 more
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Commodity risk assessment of Acer palmatum plants grafted on Acer davidii from China. [PDF]

EFSA J, 2022
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High risk plants, plant products and other objects’. This Scientific Opinion covers plant health risks posed by 2‐year‐old bare rooted plants for planting of ...
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Bragard C, Baptista P, Chatzivassiliou E, Di Serio F, Jaques Miret JA, Justesen AF, MacLeod A, Magnusson CS, Milonas P, Navas-Cortes JA, Parnell S, Potting R, Reignault PL, Stefani E, Thulke HH, Van der Werf W, Vicent Civera A, Yuen J, Zappalà L, Battisti A, Mas H, Rigling D, Faccoli M, Iacopetti G, Mikulová A, Mosbach-Schulz O, Stergulc F, Gonthier P.   +28 more
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Commodity risk assessment of <i>Petunia</i> spp. and <i>Calibrachoa</i> spp. unrooted cuttings from Kenya. [PDF]

EFSA J
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to evaluate the probability of entry of pests (likelihood of pest freedom at entry), including both regulated and non‐regulated pests, associated with unrooted cuttings of the genera Petunia and Calibrachoa produced under physical isolation in Kenya. The relevance of any pest for
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Bragard C, Baptista P, Chatzivassiliou E, Di Serio F, Gonthier P, Jaques Miret JA, Justesen AF, MacLeod A, Magnusson CS, Milonas P, Navas-Cortes JA, Parnell S, Reignault PL, Stefani E, Thulke HH, Van der Werf W, Civera AV, Yuen J, Zappalà L, Manda RR, Schulz OM, Akrivou A, Antonatos S, Beris D, Debode J, Kritikos C, Kormpi M, Lacomme C, Manceau C, Papachristos D, Reppa C, Gardi C, Potting R.   +33 more
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Setting of import tolerances for sulfoxaflor in various crops

EFSA Journal, Volume 21, Issue 6, June 2023., 2023
Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Dow AgroSciences Ltd submitted a request to the competent national authority in Greece to set an import tolerance for the active substance sulfoxaflor in various crops.
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), Giulia Bellisai, Giovanni Bernasconi, Alba Brancato, Luis Carrasco Cabrera, Irene Castellan, Monica Del Aguila, Lucien Ferreira, German Giner Santonja, Luna Greco, Samira Jarrah, Renata Leuschner, Ileana Miron, Stefanie Nave, Ragnor Pedersen, Hermine Reich, Silvia Ruocco, Miguel Santos, Alessia Pia Scarlato, Anne Theobald, Manuela Tiramani, Alessia Verani   +21 more
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Potential applications of the CRISPR/Cas technology for genetic improvement of yam (Dioscorea spp.)

Food and Energy Security, Volume 11, Issue 1, February 2022., 2022
Yam is an economically important crop grown in the tropical and subtropical world, producing tuberous root as a staple food, and an income source for millions of farmers. Yam production is constrained by disease and pest infestations and a range of abiotic factors.
Easter D. Syombua, Jaindra N. Tripathi, George O. Obiero, Edward K. Nguu, Bing Yang, Kan Wang, Leena Tripathi   +6 more
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Detection and diversity of viruses infecting African yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in a collection and F1 progenies in Côte d'Ivoire shed light to plant‐to‐plant viral transmission

Plant Pathology, Volume 70, Issue 6, Page 1486-1495, August 2021., 2021
A survey of leaf symptoms and viral molecular indexation on African yam germplasm and two hybrid populations unveiled a high prevalence of yam viruses in Côte d'Ivoire and provided evidence for their plant‐to‐plant transmission. ​ Abstract Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a major staple food whose production is hampered by viral diseases.
Yacouba Bakayoko, Amani M. Kouakou, Abou B. Kouassi, Rose‐Marie Gomez, Konan E. B. Dibi, Brice S. Essis, Boni N’Zué, Patrick Adebola, Assanvon S.‐P. N’Guetta, Marie Umber   +9 more
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Exploring the Research Evolution of Cacao Diseases Over the Past Two Decades: A Review

Plant Pathology, Volume 74, Issue 6, Page 1470-1494, August 2025.
A scientometric analysis (1999–2025) reveals multidisciplinary research on cacao diseases, highlighting genomics and global collaboration, with gaps in field validation and knowledge integration. ABSTRACT Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is an economically vital world crop facing threats from various diseases, causing substantial yield losses.
Taís Letícia de Oliveira Santos, Flávia Luiza Araújo Tavares da Silva, Deborah Araújo Dionízio da Silva, Priscilla Efraim   +3 more
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