Huanglongbing can be fatal for citrus trees (Source:USDA)
Here’s a taste of some of the latest stories about plant health, including the new parasitic wasp that can detect aphid infestation, the effect that El Niño will have on avocado in Peru and the threat of Huanglongbing (HLB) on agriculture in Colombia.
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IFPRI info, 2 February 2016 - Mexico: 50% of strawberries damaged by cold weather
Fresh Plaza, 2 February 2016 - MD2 pineapple brings Ghanaian farmers misery
Fresh Plaza, 2 February 2016 - New parasitic wasp mix detects first signs of aphid infestation
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Fresh Plaza, 27 January 2016
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Fresh Plaza, 27 January 2016
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Fresh Fruit Portal, 26 January 2016
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Fresh Plaza, 26 January 2016
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AllAfrica News: Food and Agriculture, 26 January 2016
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