Sorghum bicolor seed

Country
Nigeria (NG)
Scientific Name
Sorghum bicolor
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Research
NPPO Details
Nigeria Agriculture Quarantine Service (NAQS), Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.naqs.gov.ng/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Yes
Protocol Market No

Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.

A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Non-GMO requirements:|

If certification is required (refer to import permit/NPPO notification), the exporter is responsible for ensuring that the consignment is accompanied by a Certificate as to Condition attesting that the seed has not been genetically modified.

If requested, a Certificate as to Condition (Grain - GX46/Horticulture - HX46) can be issued for the consignment that is specifically supported from information supplied by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) and where it is a government requirement of the importing country for non-GMO certification (refer to import permit/NPPO Notification).

The following text must be added to the additional declaration field when a GX46/HX46 template is added to the RFP:

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has advised the department that there has been no intentional release into the Australian environment of genetically modified product(s) listed on this certificate.

Explanation of the endorsements

Endorsements 7954:
  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis sspp nebraskensis), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), (Downy mildew of maize) Peronosclerospora spontanea, Stewart's wilt (Pantoea stewartii), Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) and Peanut pod nematode (Ditylenchus africanus) are not known to occur in Australia. No evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate must be provided to endorse freedom from Downy mildew of wheat (Sclerophthora macrospora), Rice false smut (Ustilaginoidea virens), Dry rot of maize (Stenocarpella macrospora), Wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella), Ergot (Claviceps purpurea), Bacterial leaf blight (Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae), Grey mould-rot (Botryotinia fuckeliana), Black root rot (Chalara elegans), Ear rot (Gibberella avenacea) Alternaria leaf spot of Sunflowers (Alternaria helianthi), Tobacco streak virus and weed seeds.
Endorsement 7955:
  • Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis sspp nebraskensis), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), (Downy mildew of maize) Peronosclerospora spontanea, Stewart's wilt (Pantoea stewartii), Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) and Peanut pod nematode (Ditylenchus africanus) are not known to occur in Australia. No evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.
  • A crop inspection certificate certificate must be provided to endorse freedom from Downy mildew of wheat (Sclerophthora macrospora), Rice false smut (Ustilaginoidea virens), Dry rot of maize (Stenocarpella macrospora), Wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella), Ergot (Claviceps purpurea), Bacterial leaf blight (Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae), Grey mould-rot (Botryotinia fuckeliana), Black root rot (Chalara elegans), Ear rot (Gibberella avenacea) Alternaria leaf spot of Sunflowers (Alternaria helianthi) and Tobacco streak virus.
  • A laboratory analysis certificate must be provided to endorse freedom from weed seeds

Consignments are to be treated with both an appropriate fungicide and chemical fumigant at recommended manufacturers requirements.

The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.

Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement No 7954)

1) Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis sspp nebraskensis), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), (Downy mildew of maize) Peronosclerospora spontanea, Stewart's wilt (Pantoea stewartii), Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) and Peanut pod nematode (Ditylenchus africanus) are not known to occur in Australia,

2) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Downy mildew of wheat (Sclerophthora macrospora), Rice false smut (Ustilaginoidea virens), Dry rot of maize (Stenocarpella macrospora), Wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella), Ergot (Claviceps purpurea), Bacterial leaf blight (Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae), Grey mould-rot (Botryotinia fuckeliana), Black root rot (Chalara elegans), Ear rot (Gibberella avenacea) Alternaria leaf spot of Sunflowers (Alternaria helianthi), Tobacco streak virus and weed seeds.

Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement No 7955)
1) Leaf freckle (Clavibacter michiganensis sspp nebraskensis), Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis), (Downy mildew of maize) Peronosclerospora spontanea, Stewart's wilt (Pantoea stewartii), Maize downy mildew (Peronosclerospora maydis), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), Peanut pod nematode (Ditylenchus africanus) are not known to occur in Australia,

2) The parent plants were inspected during the growing season and found free fromDowny mildew of wheat (Sclerophthora macrospora), Rice false smut (Ustilaginoidea virens), Dry rot of maize (Stenocarpella macrospora), Wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella), Ergot (Claviceps purpurea), Bacterial leaf blight (Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae), Grey mould-rot (Botryotinia fuckeliana), Black root rot (Chalara elegans), Ear rot (Gibberella avenacea) Alternaria leaf spot of Sunflowers (Alternaria helianthi) and Tobacco streak virus.

3) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of weed seeds

Import permit dated 28 October 2024.

13/11/2024 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 12/11/2024
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026