Plant quarantine

Plant quarantine is a set of measures implemented to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful pests, diseases, and invasive species through the movement of plants and plant products across regions or countries. It involves inspection, certification, and sometimes treatment of plants before they are allowed entry or export. The goal is to protect local agriculture, ecosystems, and economies by ensuring that potentially destructive organisms do not establish themselves in new environments. Quarantine procedures vary depending on the origin, type of plant, and specific threats involved, and they are critical for maintaining healthy, sustainable plant populations.