Field survey guidance for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus
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This field survey guidance offers practical, step-by-step instructions for technical personnel within National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) to effectively survey Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus—commonly known as citrus greening. As a pest of significant regulatory, economic and environmental concern in Africa, its early detection and management are critical.The document outlines standardized protocols for monitoring, sample collection, diagnostics and symptom identification on citrus crops, supporting informed phytosanitary decision-making and safeguarding plant health and trade.Complementing digital tools provided through the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP)—including mobile applications and GIS software—this guidance enhances the capacity of NPPO inspectors. APP, an initiative of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), empowers African countries to modernize pest surveillance and control using advanced science and technology.