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Sweet potato pest called guava root-knot nematode detected in Australia for first time

An aggressive microscopic pest that stunts plants and causes galls on sweet potatoes has been found in Australia for the first time.

The Northern Territory's chief plant health officer has confirmed guava root-knot nematode was detected on four properties in Middle Point, Jingili, Palmerston and Malak.

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