Agronomy and Horticulture Department
International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
Date of this Version
2014
Document Type
Article
Citation
Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary (PASSeL) Lesson
Abstract
Overview of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The eLesson will explain the key elements of the IPPC and the importance of preventing pest spread and establishment as a result of the international trade of plants and plant products.
Overview
This eLesson is designed to provide plant breeders and associated professionals with a basic understanding of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The concepts covered by this section include: the purpose of the IPPC, the development of phytosanitary measures, the role of national and regional plant protection organizations, phytosanitary certification, and the benefits of regulating the trade of plants and plant products to prevent the spread and establishment of pests.
Objectives
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain the over-arching intent or purpose of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
- List and explain the key activities of national and regional plant protection organizations (NPPOs and RPPOs).
- Explain the purpose and key elements of a pest risk analysis.
- Explain the purpose and details of phytosanitary certification.
- Explain key benefits of the IPPC framework in preventing the spread and establishment of plant pests and how this contributes to food security and agricultural sustainability.
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Comments
Copyright © 2014 Anthony Parker and Deana Namuth-Covert. Used by permission.
This project was supported in part by the National Research Initiative Competitive Grants CAP project 2011-68002-30029 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, administered by the University of California-Davis and by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Undergraduate Education, National SMETE Digital Library Program, Award #0938034, administered by the University of Nebraska. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USDA or NSF.
This eLesson was supported in part by the National Research Initiative Competitive Grants CAP project 2011-68002-30029 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, administered by the University of California-Davis. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USDA -NIFA.