Preventing Seed-Borne Plant Pests and Diseases through Stronger Phytosanitary Measures in Thailand and Viet Nam - GCP/RAS/297/JPN
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As essential inputs for agricultural production, seeds are transported around the world for breeding, multiplication, sale, storage and research, among other purposes. Although seed distribution is critical for enhancing food security, the international movement of seeds can potentially introduce and spread seed-borne and seed-transmitted plant pests. In recent decades, the expansion of global seed production systems has led to numerous international seed companies establishing distribution hubs in Thailand. Meanwhile, in Viet Nam, emphasis has been placed on increasing the production of staple crops. With the growing demand for the import and export of seeds, there is a requirement to strengthen phytosanitary measures in order to reduce the risk of plant pests emerging and spreading both within and across national borders.