Cocoa pest poses international threat
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CABI member country Papua New Guinea is tackling major threats to its economy, and its farmers’ livelihoods, through four ecological projects.
A cocoa pod infected with the fungal disease Frosty Pod Rot
Cocoa pest poses international threat
The cocoa industry risks financial ruin if a pest currently confined to Latin America continues to cross international borders, warns Dr Julie Flood , Global Director of Commodities at CABI.
Frosty Pod Rot infects actively growing cocoa pods and has rapidly replaced Witches Broom, another highly problematic pest, as the number one constraint on cocoa in any country where both exist. Media release
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Cocoa pest poses international threatThe cocoa industry risks financial ruin if a pest currently confined to Frosty Pod Rot infects actively growing cocoa pods and has rapidly replaced Witches Broom, another highly problematic pest, as the number one constraint on cocoa in any country where both exist. Media release |
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'Two absolute musts'
A book review refers to CABI published books: The Encyclopedia of Fruit & Nuts and Fungal Families of the World, as "an absolute must for every self-respecting biologist, agriculturalist, horticulturalist, mycologist, forester and botanist". Read the full review on page 13 of the latest issue of Environment UK.
Interested in invasive riparian species?If so, we'd like to hear from you...We are currently conducting a survey on invasive riparian plant species in Europe. It is specifically aimed at land managers, regional government departments and organisations which have an interest in the control of invasive riparian plants. |
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A book review refers to CABI published books: The Encyclopedia of Fruit & Nuts and Fungal Families of the World, as "an absolute must for every self-respecting biologist, agriculturalist, horticulturalist, mycologist, forester and botanist". Read the full review on page 13 of the latest issue of Environment UK. |
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CABI is sad to announce Executive Council member, Martyn Ibbotson, passed away this month after a road traffic accident.
Martyn was well known to many CABI staff, especially in the UK where he worked for Defra, and made a significant contribution to Executive Council. CABI Governance