
Locusts, Fall armyworm, wheat blast, banana Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 and UG99 – a virulent strain of wheat stem rust, are some of the emerging crop health threats that require to be addressed efficiently to safeguard food security. This was emphasized by representatives of germplasm health units in CGIAR and its partner organizations during a week-long series of webinars to observe this year’s Phytosanitary Awareness Week.