The red palm weevil is a major transboundary pest affecting date palms worldwide. The weevil is causing devastating damage to more than 40 palm species worldwide including economically important palm species e.g. date palms, coconut and ornamental palms, affecting production, the environment and the livelihoods of millions of farmers. The annual losses in date palms […]

The red palm weevil is a major transboundary pest affecting date palms worldwide. The weevil is causing devastating damage to more than 40 palm species worldwide including economically important palm species e.g. date palms, coconut and ornamental palms, affecting production, the environment and the livelihoods of millions of farmers. The annual losses in date palms […]

Citrus Black Spot disease (CBS), caused by the fungus Phyllosticta citricarpa, is a serious citrus disease that can cause significant production losses and difficulties in accessing new markets. The disease occurs in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Ghana, Mozambique, Philippines, South Africa, Saharan Africa, Taiwan, the United States and Uruguay. In 2019, the disease was declared […]