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PLANT PESTCitrus cankerExotic to Australia, previous incursions have been eradicated from AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that causes significant damage to citrus species, ruining crops and preventing tradeWhere it's from: Over 30 countries in Asia, South America, UnitedHow it spreads:…
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PLANT PESTExotic begomovirus and vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Viruses that destroy a wide range of crops, and the silverleaf whitefly that transmits it from plant to plantWhere they’re from: Begomoviruses like their vector, the silverleaf whitefly are found around the world in Asia, the…
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PLANT PESTExotic beesExotic to Australia, Asian honey bee under management around CairnsFeatures: A number of bee species (Apis spp.) from overseas that could disrupt honey bees and bring bee diseases and parasitesWhere they're from: Asia, Africa, Middle East, North and South AmericaHow they…
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PLANT PESTHuanglongbing and vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that causes yellowing, blotchy mottling, and unseasonal leaf flushing, leaf drop, and dieback on citrus; and the insects that spread it.Where it's from: Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.How it spreads:…
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PLANT PESTCyst nematodes of cereals (exotic species)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Exotic species of nematodes (microscopic, worm-like animals) that damage grains, pulses, grasses and vegetablesWhere they're from: Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, Central America, South AmericaHow they spread:…
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PLANT PESTExotic leaf miner speciesTwo species are exotic to Australia and three of the National Priority Plant Pest species are now establishedFeatures: Tiny insects whose larvae cause damage by tunnelling through the inside of leaves leaving a meandering trackWhere they're from: North, Central…
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PLANT PESTPlum pox virus (sharka)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Plum pox virus is the most devastating viral disease of stone fruit in the world, deforming fruitWhere it’s from: Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America and the Russian FederationHow it spreads: Importation of infected plants…
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PLANT PESTInternal and external mites of beesExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Look out for sick bees as these parasitic mites damage bee health, contributing to colony collapse overseasWhere they're from: Most parts of the world excluding AustraliaHow they spread: Feral bee swarms transported on…
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PLANT PESTTexas root rotExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Soil borne fungal disease that causes sudden wilt and deathin many plant…
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