The application of the new conditions for the import of vegetable seeds and laboratory analysis to confirm their safety
The Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine, in cooperation with the Plant Pathology Institute of the Agricultural Research Center, continued to apply the procedures and conditions New To import vegetables, especially tomatoes, from abroad, including checking and analyzing incoming shipments to prevent the recurrence of the entry of spoiled seeds into the markets, the imported shipments are accompanied by a certificate of health from the country of origin free of viruses and insect pests, and the withdrawal of samples of shipments and laboratory analysis plant research laboratory to ensure their safety .
For his part, Dr. Ahmed Al-Attar, head of the Central Department of the Agricultural Quarantine, said in remarks to "the seventh day" that the Department of Stone continues to apply the new procedures for the importation of vegetable seeds, especially tomato seeds of all varieties, namely to be examined in laboratory next to the physical examination before entering the country, And analysis of viruses that were not registered, to preserve the agricultural wealth of any pests and diseases of negative impact on Egyptian agriculture, by examining everything that comes from abroad to ensure its safety and free of viruses and diseases, and the application of the new requirements on all seeds and seeds of vegetables Imported the same requirements.
Al-Attar added that the requirements for the analysis of tomato seeds for some viruses in the laboratory, and will be taken samples of imported shipments and sent to research bodies, especially the Institute of Plant Pathology to examine the laboratory using modern biotechnology to confirm the imported seeds, and be accompanied by an official health certificate from the country " ", Noting that all shipments are imported from abroad Make sure Free of any viruses or pests.
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