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Report on Emerging Pests in PICs – 26th TC Meeting, Antigua Guatemala

Summary of the 26th TC Meeting addressing emerging pests in Pacific Island Countries, including Coconut Bogia Syndrome, papaya crown rot, papaya mealybug, and more. Discussions on potential threats, international collaboration, and preventive measures.

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Report on Emerging Pests in PICs – 26th TC Meeting, Antigua Guatemala

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  1. PPPO Report to RPPOon the 26th TC MeetingAntigua Guatemala Josua Wainiqolo Executive Secretariat Pacific Plant Protection Organisation 10th – 14th November 2014

  2. Emerging Pests in PICs • Coconut Bogia Syndrome • Phytoplasma • Many hosts like bananas • Int’L collection of coconut varities -57 • 3,200 palm plants

  3. Papaya Crown Rot (Erwinia spp) • Erwinia sps • Bacterial • Present in Tonga • Danger of it moving to Fiji – exports papaya to NZ and Australia

  4. Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus)

  5. Taro Beetle (Papuana uniondis)

  6. Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros)

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