Horticulture, wine industry, researchers and government representatives from Australia and New Zealand gathered in the vibrant growing region of Mildura on September 18, 2025 to collaborate on a crucial planning exercise for Xylella fastidiosa. A plant bacteria with more than 700 native, commercial and ornamental plant host species, Xylella is identified as Australia and New […]
The Expression of Interest (EOI) for Regional Surveillance RD&E for Enhanced Pest Management and Biosecurity is now available on the CRDC website. This Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) initiative seeks RD&E proposals that enhance surveillance efficiency, coordination, and impact across four key regions: Northern Australia, Southwest WA, Riverina/Riverland, and Central NSW/Qld. The EOI encourages innovative […]
Rabia Ali, is investigating sustainable biological control solutions for fall armyworm in Australia under the supervision of Dr Bishwo Mainali at Macquarie University. Current work is focused on understanding how the two parasitoid species interact under different ecological conditions, for example, how they perform when released at varying host egg densities or in different release […]
This National Biosecurity Week (25 – 31 August) we’re celebrating the power of cross-industry collaboration and co-investment to deliver $70 million of innovative biosecurity research for Australia’s plant industries. Field crops, trees, horticulture and viticulture contribute more than $44 to Australia’s economy. In the ever-evolving global landscape, safeguarding plant health is vital for ensuring global […]
It’s that time again, we are busy planning for the next PBRI Symposium to be held in Melbourne on 12 &13 May 2026. This will coincide with the UN declared International Day of Plant Health. This biannual Symposium highlights PBRI’s $70 million investment in plant biosecurity research coordinated across Australia’s plant industries, including horticulture, forest […]
The official launch of the ARC Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity coincided with the International Day of Plant Health on the 12 May. This $10 million, five-year initiative, funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), aims to train the next generation of biosecurity researchers and professionals, ensuring Australia remains a global leader in plant […]
B3 Conference – Celebrating 20 years of B3 Kia Ora – Nau Mai Haere Mai! This year’s B3 conference brings the biosecurity research community together from the 15 to 16 July 2025 to celebrate 20 years of B3 research and to share the latest information from biosecurity research in New Zealand and Australia. The biannual […]
PBRI is a partner on the EU Horizons EUPHRESCO III project, an international network of organisations that develop phytosanitary research programmes. The EUPHRESCO III team members include ACIAR, APAARI, CABI, CFIA, CIHEAM-Bari, EUPHRESCO, INIA-CSIC, KHA, NIBIO, NVWA, PBRI, PFR, USDA. The second General Assembly Meeting was held at the Botanic Gardens in Madrid on 2-3 April […]
In recognition of the UN International Day of Plant Health on Friday 12 May, EUPHRESCO III, the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies of Bari (CIHEAM Bari), the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) and CABI have partnered to bring the popular Plant Health TV video contest to life. Now in its fourth year, the contest aims […]
The four new Ritman Scholars were announced at the 2024 PBRI Symposium in Cairns. Alyssa Martino (University of Sydney), Rabia Ali (Macquarie University), Michael Edwards (La Trobe University) and Zali Mahoney (University Of Queensland) were awarded the scholarship to attend the Symposium based on their PhD research contribution to Plant Health. The Ritman Scholarship aims […]
