Workshop on citrus huanglongbing (Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticum) and the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri)
NAPPO in cooperation with SENASICA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria of the Government of Mexico) will organize the first International Workshop on ‘Citrus Huanglongbing (Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticum) and the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri)’ on 2008-05-07/09, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The main objectives of this Workshop are to raise awareness of citrus growing countries on the risks of entry and establishment of huanglongbing (Candidatus Liberibacter spp. – EPPO A1 List) and to discuss possible phytosanitary measures against the disease and its vector (Diaphorina citri). A field visit to commercial citrus production sites is also planned. The following topics will be addressed:
- Biology;
- Status of the disease worldwide;
- Diagnostics;
- Control measures against the disease and its vector (chemical, biological);
- Surveillance and phytosanitary measures;
- Economic impact.
Registration fee is 2 000 pesos (around 190 USD).
Contact:
M.T. Pedro Luis Robles García
Jefe del Depto. de Campañas de Prioridad Nacional
Dirección de Protección Fitosanitaria
Dirección General de Sanidad Vegetal
Mexico, City
Tel. 01(55) 50 90 30 00 Ext. 51359
E-mail: cpn@senasica.sagarpa.gob.mx
Sources
NAPPO, 2008-02.