Plant pathogens in international trade: Challenges to Plant Biosecurity

Authors

  • N. SATHYANARAYANA*and S. LATHA

Keywords:

Plant biosecurity, plant pathogens, international trade and transboundary movement

Abstract

The liberalization of international trade after the establishment of World Trade Organization (WTO) has witnessed several fold increase in import and export of plants and plant products. The global exchange of plant materials has breached the natural barriers paving the way for spread of plant pathogens. Many exotic plant pathogens are finding their way to newer regions. In the past decade many such exotic/new plant pathogens have been reported to cause economic losses in the developing countries. Most of the developing countries are at receiving end due to inadequate resources, lack of awareness and technical capabilities on exotic pest threats and their management. The introduced plant pathogens also become a phytosanitary bottleneck for export in addition to causing direct yield losses or impact livelihood of stakeholders. India with varied agro-climatic zones and availability of diverse crops throughout the year may be ideal for establishment of many exotic plant pathogens. There is a need to have sound plant biosecurity system to promote safe imports and export of plants. The strength and gaps in the existing phytosanitary regulations, preparedness to comply with SPS and IPPC requirements, strengthening of domestic quarantine, research priorities specifically in the area of pest risk analysis and emergency preparedness are elaborated.

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Vol. 69 No. 4s (2016): Indian Phytopathology : Special Issue

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Research Articles

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S. LATHA, N. S. (2016). Plant pathogens in international trade: Challenges to Plant Biosecurity. Indian Phytopathology, 69(4s), 683-689. http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IPPJ/article/view/71423