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Protecting Britain’s fields and forests: how genomics is fighting invasive threats

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Image of tomatoes growing on a vine with the title, "Protecting Britain's fields and forests" and the APHA logo. There is a banner at the bottom of the image which says, "12 May: International Day of Plant Health" alongside the FAO and International Plant Protection Convention's logos.

Genomics enhances plant disease management by enabling early detection and real-time tracking. APHA-led scientists, in collaboration with key organisations, in the GAP-DC collaborate to monitor invasive pathogens, improving proactive disease control across animals, plants, and ecosystems.

Why it is important to report possible Colorado beetle sightings to APHA

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Image of an orange and black beetle with the APHA logo plus the title, "Colorado potato beetle larvae found in Kent"

For the first time in the UK since 1977, Colorado beetle was confirmed in a potato crop in Kent in July last year. If not eradicated, Colorado beetle pose a major threat to potato crops. Discover what APHA are doing in response and how you can help.

Invasive species: the silent threat to our ecosystems

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Image of a seedling growing through hard ground with the title, "Invasive Species Week, 15-21 May 2023"

Once established, invasive non-native species can threaten biodiversity and can be extremely costly and difficult to control. APHA Director of Science Transformation, Jenny Stewart and Lucy Cornwell from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat are sharing some of the ways that everyone can help.