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Oleander bushes in Arizona infected with the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium (Photo: I, Pompilid)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 16, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

International experts will be gathering in Brisbane this week to swap information and strengthen Australia\u2019s defences against one of the world\u2019s most devastating plant pests, Xylella fastidiosa.<\/p>\n

The bacterium – which cannot be treated at present – originated in the Americas and is now present in Europe, China and Iran<\/p>\n

\u201c(It) is a deadly and highly invasive plant pest that has wreaked havoc on Californian grape growers and wiped out more than a million ancient olive trees in southern Italy,\u201d Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Kim Ritman said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the quickly spreading bacterium is not yet present in Australia, last year Xylella came in at number one in Australia\u2019s Top 40 National Priority Plant Pests.<\/p>\n

\u201cXylella bacterium has the potential to severely hurt our citrus, grape, olive, peach, plum and forestry industries.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr Ritman said the 2017 International Symposium on Xylella fastidiosa was a critical forum for addressing Australia’s ability to detect the disease, and if detected, the nation’s preparedness to respond quickly and implement effective management processes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have gathered experts from France, Italy, New Zealand, Taiwan, the United States, as well as Australian speakers, who will share their knowledge and experience with this so-far-untreatable plant pest,” Dr Ritman said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe symposium means Australia will benefit from international expertise and take a scientific approach to manage this major threat, continuing to ensure this serious biosecurity risk stays offshore.<\/p>\n

\u201cAustralia\u2019s biosecurity system is built on a partnership approach involving government, industry, scientists, experts and the general public all working together to protect our agricultural industries … and unique environment from pests and diseases present in many other parts of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the biosecurity work we do in Australia . . . helps to manage the risk, support from the public as well as producers is crucial in ensuring this devastating pest continues to stay offshore. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cProducers need to be taking proactive measures to identify and report any unusual pest or disease symptoms, minimising the likelihood of disease coming onto their farms.<\/p>\n

\u201cSimilarly, the general public has a role to play: by not bringing plants or seeds into Australia through the airport or mail, we can work together to keep Australia Xylella-free.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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