Plant Quarantine & SPS Methods - Lecture 03

A quarantine pest is one of potential economic importance to an area that is present but not widely distributed and is being officially controlled.

To augment crop production and improve the quality of produce.

Legislative measures regulate the movement of planting materials to prevent the introduction and establishment of exotic pests.

<p>Late blight affected Central America and Europe, while the boll weevil spread from Mexico to the USA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ISPM guidelines provide standards for phytosanitary measures to control and prevent the spread of pests internationally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failure to manage quarantine pests can result in severe economic losses and ecological imbalance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pests can include insects, mites, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, phytoplasma, rickettsia-like organisms, and weeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventing the introduction of exotic pests is crucial to protect local agriculture and ecosystems from potential harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The initial steps include the submission of a PRA proposal to the PPA and the review of this proposal by NUPRA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Capacity building enhances infrastructure and expertise, which are essential for conducting thorough pest risk assessments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adhering to ISPM guidelines ensures international standards are met for pest risk management, facilitating global trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Networking facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, and harmonization of pest management practices among member countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The components include assessing market demand, pest risk levels, and the potential economic impact of each commodity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose is to notify the final specification of phytosanitary measures to ensure compliance and manage pest risks effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The appeal process allows stakeholders to challenge the decisions made in the PRA report and seek reconsideration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced plant protection increases both the quantity and quality of produce while managing pest risks to support safe trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three primary stages of PRA are initiation, pest risk assessment, and pest risk management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic impact assessment is crucial because it measures the potential financial losses or damages that pests may cause to agriculture and ecosystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A quarantine pest is one that poses potential economic importance but is not widely distributed and is being officially controlled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ISPM No. 2 and ISPM No. 11 are two guidelines directly related to Pest Risk Analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stage I of the PRA process is crucial for initiating the assessment by determining the pest's pathway and area specification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ISPM 15 provides guidelines for regulating wood packaging material to prevent the introduction of pests through international trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors include the probability of introduction, potential damage to crops, and costs related to management and control measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary concern involves assessing potential pest risks associated with the imported canola seed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regulated non-quarantine pests are those whose presence affects the intended use of plants, while quarantine pests are not widely distributed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pest categorization aids in assessing the risks associated with specific pests based on their likelihood of introduction and potential economic impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers