EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 01 - 1990 Num. article: 1990/01

Technical guidelines for the safe movement of germplasm


In 1989, FAO, together with IBPGR (International Board for Plant Genetic Resources) have published the first of a series of technical guidelines for the safe movement of germplasm. The first two concern Musa and cocoa. They include general recommendations on the movement of germplasm material, a list of intermediate quarantine stations, and a review of the most important quarantine pests of each crop with details on the symptoms caused, geographical distribution, biology and quarantine measures. Further guidelines will follow.


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FAO