Pest Management and Phytosanitary Trade Barriers

by N Heather, G Hallman

Overview

A significant amount of the world's economy is based upon the international trade of agricultural produce. For the producing countries, a growing concern is the potential economic and ecological damage that invasive species could cause. While threats can be decreased through the regulation of items potentially carrying invasive species, the effect of such restrictions on international trade also needs to be considered. A balance must therefore be met that permits the transfer of produce while filtering out unwanted pests. Drawing on the author's extensive experience, the social and financial implications of phytosanitary trade barriers are reviewed. This book offers valuable and comprehensive coverage of pest related barriers and strategies for their implementation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845933432
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	01/14/2008
Series:	CABI Publishing Series
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Ch.1) Pest Management and Phytosanitary Trade Barriers
Ch.2) Agricultural Warfare and Bioterrorism Using Invasive Species
Ch.3) Plant Regulatory Organisation
Ch.4) Managing Risk of Pest Introduction, Establishment and Spread in a Changing World
Ch.5) Systems and Related Approaches to Pest Risk Management
Ch.6) Development of Postharvest Phytosanitary Disinfestation Treatments
Ch.7) Disinfestation with Cold
Ch.8) Phytosanitary Heat Schedules
Ch.9) Phytosanitation with Ionising Radiation
Ch.10) Disinfestation by Fumigation
Ch.11) Disinfestation with Modified (Controlled) Atmosphere Storage
Ch.12) Disinfestation with Postharvest Pesticide Treatments
Ch.13) Miscellaneous Phytosanitary Treatments