Previous calls for DP authors

2024-07 - Call for DP authors

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat solicited nominations for authors for the following IPPC Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) included in the work programme of the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP):

Nominations closed on 30 September 2024.

- Oryctes rhinoceros (2023-003)

- Alopecurus myosuroides (2023-010)

- Halyomorpha halys (2023-012)

The call was launched on 26 July 2024.

NOTE: Please note that an earlier call was issued for the first three subjects listed above (Oryctes rhinoceros (2023-003), Alopecurus myosuroides (2023-010), Halyomorpha halys (2023-012)); however, we did not receive enough qualified nominees

Nominations were accepted from the IPPC contracting parties through their respective NPPOs (IPPC Official Contact Points) or (RPPOs).

Some NPPOs required nominations for DP authors to be submitted through the NPPO. Contact points reserved the right to withdraw nominations not submitted through themt.

For more information about the TPPD please see the webpage: https://www.ippc.int/en/commission/standards-committee/technical-panels/technical-panel-diagnostic-protocols/

For more information about the IPPC standard setting procedure on developing a diagnostic protocol, please refer to the brochure on Introduction for authors of IPPC Diagnostic Protocols available (here)

2024-03 - Call for DP authors

"The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat solicited nominations for authors for the following IPPC Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) included in the work programme of the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP):

Nominations could be submitted both by email and via the online form no later than 17 May 2024 (new deadline).

• Oryctes rhinoceros (2023-003)
• High-throughput sequencing identification of pure culture of phytopathogenic regulated bacteriaisolated from plants (2023-009)
• Alopecurus myosuroides (2023-010)
• Halyomorpha halys (2023-012)
• Bactrocera correcta (2023-015)
• Bactrocera tsuneonis and Bactrocera minax (2023-016)
• Avocado sunblotch viroid (2023-026)
• Thaumatotibia leucotreta (2023-029)

DP authors were required to have expertise in pest diagnostics and to be available to allocate sufficient time for the development of the diagnostic protocol, which could include several virtual meetings with the lead author and the TPDP member coordinating the draft's development. Generally, there was no need for DP authors to attend face-to-face meetings.

"The call was launched on 11 March 2024, with the deadline for submitting nominations via email and the online automated submission form set for 17 May 2024.

2023-05 - Call for DP authors

"The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat solicited nominations for authors for the following IPPC Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) included in the work programme of the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP):

• Microcyclus ulei (2019-003)
• Spodoptera frugiperda (2021-016)
• Moniliophthora roreri (2019-005)

The call was launched on 18 May 2023, and the deadline for submitting nominations was 23 June 2023.

It was encouraged that self-nominations be coordinated with the IPPC contracting parties through the IPPC contracting parties through the IPPC Official Contact Points or RPPOs

Some NPPOs required that nominations for DP authors be submitted through the NPPO. Applicants were advised to consult their contracting party's contact point before submitting. Contact points reserved the right to withdraw nominations that were not submitted through them.