Plant health: EFSA consults on citrus canker and citrus black spot

EFSA’s Panel on Plant Health has launched public consultations on two scientific opinions related to the health of citrus plants: the first assesses the risk from two strains of Xanthomonas campestris that cause citrus bacterial canker; the second assesses the risk from Phyllosticta citricarpa, which causes citrus black spot. Interested parties have until 12 September to submit comments.

• Public consultation on the scientific opinion on the risk to plant health of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii for the EU territory - Extended deadline: 13 September 2013 at 10.00am (CET)
• Public consultation on the scientific opinion on the risk to plant health of Phyllosticta citricarpa (Guignardia citricarpa) for the EU territory with identification and evaluation of risk reduction options - Extended deadline: 13 September 2013 at 10