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Citrus disease threat

Peter Bannan

A NUMBER of fruit items carrying a “killer” citrus disease were intercepted at Australian borders last week. Head of biosecurity Lyn O’Connell said the items were seized on separate occasions and all tested positive for citrus canker pathogen. “Back in 2004, a citrus canker outbreak had a major impact on our million-dollar citrus industry and […]

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