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How should we tackle the global risks to plant health?

Authors: Robin Fears, Eva-Mari Aro, Maria Salome Pais, Volker ter Meulen

Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE LONDON

Publication year: 2014

Journal: Trends in Plant Science

Journal name in source: TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Journal acronym: TRENDS PLANT SCI

Volume: 19

Issue: 4

First page : 206

Last page: 208

Number of pages: 3

ISSN: 1360-1385

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2014.02.010

Abstract

The introduction and spread of plant pests and diseases has significant consequences for agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and natural habitats. Opportunities arising from scientific advances must be better used to inform regulation of trade and underpin chemical and alternative controls and breeding of plants resistant to biotic stress.