EPPO Bulletin (2011) 41, 232-242

S. Brunel (2011)
Pest risk analysis for Solanum elaeagnifolium and international management measures proposed
EPPO Bulletin 41 (2), 232-242
Abstract: Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav., originating from the Americas, has been unintentionally introduced in all the other continents as a contaminant of commodities, and is considered one of the most invasive plants worldwide. In the Euro-Mediterranean area, it is a huge threat in North African countries. It is also present in European Mediterranean countries (France, Greece, Italy and Spain), but still has a limited distribution. Through a logical sequence of questions, pest risk analysis (PRA) assessed the probability of S. elaeagnifolium entering, establishing, spreading and having negative impacts in European and Mediterranean countries. As this assessment revealed that the entry of the pest would result in an unacceptable risk, pest risk management options were selected to prevent the introduction of the plant. Preventive measures on plants or plant products traded internationally may directly or indirectly affect international trade. According to international treaties, PRA is a technical justification of such international preventive measures.
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Database assignments for author(s): Sarah Brunel

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
quarantine treatments/regulations/aspects

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Solanum elaeagnifolium (weed)		France
	Solanum elaeagnifolium (weed)		Greece
	Solanum elaeagnifolium (weed)		Italy
	Solanum elaeagnifolium (weed)		Spain (continental)