Risks on plant health, early warning systems

What is it about?

International trade of woody plants, especially live plants for horticulture, is recognised as a major pathway of introductions of plant pests, both herbivores and microorganisms. To face this, new EU strategies on response to the methods of assessmenet of the risk associated with harmful organisms, and the legistation measures have been undertaken. Among others, two COST Actions deal with theses issues, e.g.: COST FP1401 ‘A global network of nurseries as early warning system against alien tree pests – Global warning’, and COST FP1406 ‘Pine pitch canker: strategies for management of Gibberella circinata in greenhouses and forests – PINESTRENGTH’. The researchers involved in those COST Actions are experienced in monitoring the occurrence and impact of Invasie Alien Species (IAS).

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Why is it important?

International trade of woody plants, especially live plants for horticulture, is recognised as a major pathway of introductions of plant pests, both herbivores and microorganisms. In Europe few COST Actions deal with theses issues, for example: COST FP1401 ‘A global network of nurseries as early warning system against alien tree pests – Global warning’, and COST FP1406 ‘Pine pitch canker: strategies for management of Gibberella circinata in greenhouses and forests – PINESTRENGTH’.