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August 13, 2009
Species Profile -- Laurel Wilt
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
Laurel Wilt Disease, attacks and kills plants in the Laurel family. The disease is a fungus originally from Asia, and was first discovered in the U.S. near Savannah, Georgia in 2002. Laurel wilt is devastating to redbay and can kill nearly all mature redbay trees in a stand within 3-5 years. Laurel wilt can spread in at least two ways: one is via the redbay ambrosia beetle's natural reproduction and migration. A second way is through the sale and transport of beetle-infested wood, a result of redbay's use as firewood and for outdoor grilling.
* See our Microbes section for more species profiles.
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August 05, 2009
Species
Profile -- Dogwood Anthracnose
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
Dogwood anthracnose was first reported as a disease of flowering dogwood in the U.S. in 1978. In 15 years, it has caused serious losses to flowering dogwood found in the forest and in ornamental plantings over large portions of the Eastern and Southern United States.
* See our Microbes section for more species profiles.
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July 09, 2009
Species
Profile -- Late Blight
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
Late blight is a very destructive disease and is the
same disease responsible for causing the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s. Uncontrolled
it will kill plants faster than any other disease and effects both potato
and tomato crops. The disease spreads very easily from one garden or field to
others, because the spores are easily carried in wind currents to infect susceptible
plants.
* See our Microbes section for more species profiles.
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July 01, 2009
Citrus Canker; Movement of Fruit From Quarantined Areas - Proposed rule (Jun 30, 2009)
Regulations.gov.
APHIS is proposing to amend the citrus canker regulations to modify the conditions under which fruit may be moved interstate from q quarantined area. Under this proposed rule, APHIS would eliminate the requirement that each lot of finished fruit be inspected at the packinghouse and found to be free of visible symptoms of citrus canker, and APHIS would remove the current prohibition on the movement of fruit from a quarantined area to commercial citrus-producing States. APHIS would continue to require fruit moved interstate from a quarantined area to be treated with an approved disinfectant and be packed in a commercial packinghouse that operates under a compliance agreement. These proposed changes would relieve some restrictions on the interstate movement of fresh citrus fruit from quarantined areas while maintaining conditions that would prevent the artificial spread of citrus canker.
APHIS will consider all comments received on this docket no. APHIS-2009-0023 on or before Aug 31, 2009.
* See our Citrus Canker species profile for more resources.
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June 11, 2009
Species
Profile -- Gladiolus Rust
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
Gladiolus rust which is host specific to gladiolus plants and other closely related plant species, was first detected in the U.S. in 2006 at a floral farm in Florida. This rust disease is very damaging to gladiolus plants, and has impacts on commercial flower shipments.
* See our Microbes section for more species profiles.
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Species
Profile -- White Pine Blister Rust
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
White pine blister rust is a disease that rivals chestnut blight for impact on North American ecosystems. White pine blister rust is the most serious disease of eastern white pine and young pines especially are susceptible to the disease. In North America as a whole, it has caused more damage and more money has been spent to control it than any other conifer disease. Thousands of white pine stands have been seriously damaged and many have been entirely lost.
* See our Microbes section for more species profiles.
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May 05, 2009
Database: Global
Heath Database (free access)
Host: CAB
International
Scope: The Global Health database
is published by CABI which has recorded public
health and veterinary research since 1910. Global
Health is the only specialist bibliographic abstracting
and indexing database dedicated to public health
research and practice. With more than two million
records, Global Health is the definitive international
public health database for academics, researchers,
NGOs, policy makers, clinicians, healthcare professionals
and students. The database covers all pathogens
relevant to human health, including invasive related
issues such as avian influenza and west nile
virus.
* See our Databases section for more resources.
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February 10, 2009
Update of Asian Citrus Psyllid and Citrus Greening Quarantine Areas (Jan 28, 2009):
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is expanding the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) (ACP) quarantine area in California and expanding the quarantine areas in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to include the entirety of those States. This action is necessary in order to prevent the interstate spread of ACP. Two parishes in Louisiana (Orleans and Washington) are now under quarantine for citrus greening (Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus).
For more information see our Species profiles for Asian Citrus Psyllid and for Citrus Greening.
Regulatory Updates from APHIS for Citrus Greening/Asian Citrus Psyllid
National Quarantine Map from APHIS (updated Feb 4, 2009)
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December 18, 2008
Plant Disease Management Reports
Plant Management Network.
The 2008 version of Plant Disease Management Reports (vol. 2) is now available. The report contains over 500 searchable entries concerning the use and effectiveness of
fungicides and nematicides, resistant (plant) varieties, and other methods that defend against row and horticultural crop disease.
* See our General Publications and Reports section for more resources.
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November 06, 2008
Species
Profile -- Citrus Greening
USDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as Citrus Greening Disease,
is a bacterial plant disease that – while not harmful
to human health – destroys the production, appearance
and economic value of citrus trees and the taste of the
fruit and juice. It is the most
serious citrus plant disease in the world and once a
tree is infected, there is no cure. Diseased trees produce
bitter, inedible, misshapen fruit and eventually die.
* See our Microbes section for more species profiles.
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October 01, 2008
Species Profile -- Citrus Canker
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August 14, 2008
Research on Wildlife Disease Preparedness in Australia (2008)
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June 19, 2008
Important Questions and Answers on Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in Great Lakes Fish
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Emergency Prevention and Response Plan for Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (Mar 14, 2008)
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Species Profile -- Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
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April 22, 2008
Foliar Fungicides to Manage Soybean Rust (Updated 2007)
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April 21, 2008
Soybean Rust Management Guide
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November 02, 2007
Plant Management Network News
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September 13, 2007
Interactive Avian Influenza Map
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August 03, 2007
HoneySweet Plum Trees: A Transgenic Answer to the Plum Pox Problem - Frequently Asked Questions (Jul 2007)
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July 19, 2007
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan One Year Summary (Jul 2007)
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June 08, 2007
Understanding Avian Influenza (May 2007)
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June 07, 2007
What can I do to help prevent the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)?
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Important Questions and Answers on Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)
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Questions and Answers about Avian Influenza (bird flu) for Travelers
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May 29, 2007
Prophylactic and Therapeutic Efficacy of Human Monoclonal Antibodies against H5N1 Influenza (May 2007)
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May 02, 2007
2007 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Citrus Canker
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April 30, 2007
Help Prevent the Spread of Whirling Disease
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April 18, 2007
Questions and Answers About Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) Federal Order (Nov 2006)
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April 13, 2007
Microbial Species -- Decision Support Tools
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March 27, 2007
Citrus Health Response Program and Citrus Health Response Plan (CHRP) - State of Florida 2006-2007
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March 15, 2007
Questions and Answers: Avian Influenza (Mar 2007)
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The Value of Plant Disease Early Warning Systems: A Case Study of USDA's Soybean Rust Coordinated Framework (Apr 2006)
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An Economic Chronology of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in North America (Jun 2006)
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March 14, 2007
SCWDS Briefs
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February 14, 2007
Pest Alert: Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death) update for 2006 (Feb 8, 2007)
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January 05, 2007
Assessment of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) risks associated with the importation of certain commodities from BSE minimal risk regions (Canada) (Oct 27, 2006)
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November 21, 2006
OSHA Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses
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Avian Flu
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November 20, 2006
West Nile Virus
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October 17, 2006
National Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Early Detection Data System (HEDDS)
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National Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Early Detection Data System (HEDDS)
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October 11, 2006
Genome Sequences Uncover Evolutionary Origins and Mechanisms of Pathogenesis
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September 07, 2006
Wild Bird Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance (GAINS)
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September 01, 2006
2006 National Phytophthora ramorum (Pr) Forest Survey
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July 19, 2006
Governors produce state bird flu guides (Jul 18, 2006)
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July 12, 2006
USDA Offers Free "Biosecurity for the Birds" Video or DVD (Mar 9, 2005)
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July 11, 2006
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Pandemic Planning Report (Jun 29, 2006)
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July 07, 2006
Frequent Questions (for Avian Flu and Pandemic Flu)
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June 30, 2006
Biosecurity for the Birds: Photos
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June 27, 2006
Yield Loss Prediction Tool for Field-Specific Risk Management of Asian Soybean Rust
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Soybean Rust Mapping and Monitoring Information
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June 22, 2006
Avian Flu CD Collection
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Avian Influenza Publications
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June 12, 2006
New Species Information - Microbes
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June 07, 2006
U.S. National Fungus Collections - Databases
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June 02, 2006
Sudden oak death: endangering California and Oregon forest ecosystems
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