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Fruit symptoms of dry rot. Photo courtesy of Dr Roger Shivas, DPIF 2005.

Dry rot of citrus: declared pest

29 May 2014

Dry rot (Eremothecium coryli) is a serious pest of citrus that can affect fruit palatability and citrus rootstock seed production. This pest is not known to occur in Western Australia.

Fruit symptoms of dry rot. Photo courtesy of Dr Roger Shivas, DPIF 2005.

Dry rot of citrus: pest data sheet

29 May 2014

Dry rot (Eremothecium coryli) is an exotic pest to Western Australia.

Working in the Seed laboratory

DDLS - Seed testing and certification services

19 November 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DDLS) - Seed Testing and Certification provides a variety of services including seed testing, crop and

Two spotted mite on a banana leaf in the ORIA

Pest management of bananas in the ORIA

26 February 2014

Bananas in the Ord River Irrigation Area face two major insect pests (banana weevil borer and sugarcane bud moth) and two mites (russet and two-spotted).

Potato tubers

Potato virus Y in potato crops

31 January 2014

Potato virus Y (PVY) is an aphid-borne virus that causes yield losses and tuber quality defects in commercial potato crops.

Fruit fly stinging a peach fruit on a tree.

Fruit trees and vine protection

28 January 2014

Fruit trees and vines sometimes do not get the tender loving care they deserve.

Black background with one bunch of black grapes and one bunch of green grapes on vine leaves.

Table grape growing, non commercial

26 February 2014

This article outlines the non commercial growing of table grapes.

Field pea crop

Pea seed-borne mosaic virus in field peas

2 July 2014

Pea seed-borne mosaic virus (PSbMV) is a seed-borne and aphid-borne virus that causes yield losses and seed quality defects in field pea crops.

Range of different colour and shape seeds

Seed testing

20 November 2013

DDLS Seed Testing and Certification offers a wide range of tests to assess the quality of your seed.

Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) on potato roots. Smalls golden or dark brown galls have formed on the roots, which are the cysts containing nematode eggs.

Potato cyst nematode in Western Australia

28 August 2014

Globodera rostochiensis, golden or potato cyst nematode (PCN) and G.

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Making a difference in farm biosecurity - educational package

18 February 2015

This farm biosecurity educational package developed for upper secondary agricultural students consists of a suite of lesson plans with case studies and activities. The content aims to help students

Martin Harries kneeling in a wheat crop

Focus paddocks 2014 trial report

18 September 2014

Management of weeds, disease and nitrogen nutrition are ongoing challenges that limit yield potential.

Close up of young wheat plant showing yellow leaf spot disease

Are early fungicide applications effective for yellow spot and septoria nodorum blotch in the low rainfall zone 2014 trial report

26 September 2014

Previous research in high rainfall zones or above average seasons has shown that in cases where leaf spot disease levels are high very early, fungicide application at or before first node (Z31) is

Close up of sclerotinia stem rot in canola

Fungicide timing for control and yield loss from sclerotinia sclerotiorum in canola 2014 trial report

26 September 2014

For successful management of sclerotinia stem rot in most years it is critical to target fungicides at early stage of bloom (20-30%), but optimal timing can vary depending on the season, in particu

A close up of barley heads affected with loose smut

Controlling barley loose smut

18 November 2014

Loose smut control is necessary to preserve grain yield as affected plants do not produce grain.

Cottony cushion scale on young citrus tree

Citrus pests, diseases and disorders

8 November 2013

Western Australia has a low prevalence of citrus pests and diseases compared to most other countries.

Types of citrus with the blue sticker and WA birthmark symbol

Citrus pests

18 December 2013

Find out more about the most common insect pests of citrus trees occurring in home gardens in Western Australia and their control using natural or low toxic chemical controls.

Top and underside view of pink ground pearls on sandy background.

Ground pearls - insect pests of lawns and turf

11 December 2013

Ground pearls are closely related to scale insects and can be serious pests of sugarcane and recreational turf.

Yellow spot appears as tan elongated lesions with yellow margins, with leaf dying back from tip

Managing yellow spot and septoria nodorum blotch in wheat

5 December 2013

Leaf spot diseases affecting wheat in Western Australia are septoria nodorum blotch, yellow spot and septoria tritici blotch.

Martin Harries in Aphid trial

Reassessing canola yield loss to aphids at Geraldton 2015 trial report

1 December 2015

Heavy infestation of aphids caused significant yield loss to canola in a high rainfall environment

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