Phytosanitary Interventions for Safe Global Germplasm Exchange and the Prevention of Transboundary Pest Spread: The Role of CGIAR Germplasm Health Units

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dc.creatorKumar, P. Lava
dc.creatorCuervo Ibáñez, Maritza
dc.creatorKreuze, Jan F.
dc.creatorMuller, Giovanna
dc.creatorKulkarni, Gururaj
dc.creatorKumari, Safaa G.
dc.creatorMassart, Sébastien
dc.creatorMezzalama, Monica
dc.creatorAlakonya, Amos
dc.creatorMuchugi, Alice
dc.creatorGraziosi, Ignazio
dc.creatorNdjiondjop, Marie-Noelle
dc.creatorSharma, Rajan
dc.creatorNegawo, Alemayehu T.
dc.date2021
dc.date2021-02-14T13:57:14Z
dc.date2021-02-14T13:57:14Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:01:36Z
dc.descriptionThe inherent ability of seeds (orthodox, intermediate, and recalcitrant seeds and vegetative propagules) to serve as carriers of pests and pathogens (hereafter referred to as pests) and the risk of transboundary spread along with the seed movement present a high-risk factor for international germplasm distribution activities. Quarantine and phytosanitary procedures have been established by many countries around the world to minimize seed-borne pest spread by screening export and import consignments of germplasm. The effectiveness of these time-consuming and cost-intensive procedures depends on the knowledge of pest distribution, availability of diagnostic tools for seed health testing, qualified operators, procedures for inspection, and seed phytosanitation. This review describes a unique multidisciplinary approach used by the CGIAR Germplasm Health Units (GHUs) in ensuring phytosanitary protection for the safe conservation and global movement of germplasm from the 11 CGIAR genebanks and breeding programs that acquire and distribute germplasm to and from all parts of the world for agricultural research and food security. We also present the challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations stemming from the experience of GHUs, which collaborate with the national quarantine systems to export and distribute about 100,000 germplasm samples annually to partners located in about 90 to 100 countries. Furthermore, we describe how GHUs adjust their procedures to stay in alignment with evolving phytosanitary regulations and pest risk scenarios. In conclusion, we state the benefits of globally coordinated phytosanitary networks for the prevention of the intercontinental spread of pests that are transmissible through plant propagation materials.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/111304
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/152796
dc.languageen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceKumar, P. L.; Cuervo, Maritza; Kreuze, J. F.; Muller, Giovanna; Kulkarni, Gururaj; Kumari, Safaa G.; Massart, Sebastien; Mezzalama, Monica; Alakonya, Amos; Muchugi, Alice; Graziosi, Ignazio; Ndjiondjop, Marie-Noelle; Sharma, Rajan; Negawo, A.T. 2021. Phytosanitary Interventions for Safe Global Germplasm Exchange and the Prevention of Transboundary Pest Spread: The Role of CGIAR Germplasm Health Units. Plants 10 (2): 328.
dc.subjectgenetic resources
dc.subjectgermplasm
dc.subjectgermplasm banks
dc.subjectplant health
dc.titlePhytosanitary Interventions for Safe Global Germplasm Exchange and the Prevention of Transboundary Pest Spread: The Role of CGIAR Germplasm Health Units
dc.typeJournal Article

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