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Radcliffe Review of Plant Research Biosecurity Protocols
Three plant incursion incidents (wheat streak mosaic virus, Scotch broom rust fungus and South African citrus thrips) were found to have had an apparent association with research institutions.
The Primary Industries Standing Committee determined that there was a need to review research biosecurity protocols and processes. A team lead by John Radcliffe completed the review in 2003.
The primary emphasis of the review was to be on winter cereal breeding and germplasm collections. It also identified any issues relevant to other introductions of overseas plant material.
The following reports were prepared in relation to the need for a review of research biosecurity protocols and processes.
- Review of Plant Research Biosecurity Protocols (2003)
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- National Response to Radcliffe Plant Biosecurity Review (2003) PDF [45kb] Word [94kb]
- Report of the Review of the Management of Biosecurity Risks Associated with the Importation and Release of Biological Control Agents (2004) PDF [302kb] Word [250kb]
Last Reviewed: 29 Oct 2008
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