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Soybean Rust. Dr. Matt Royer, USDA-APHIS-PPQ-PDMP. December 2002 - SBR in Brazil; APHIS initiated strategic plan; requested specific research from ARS. Protection. Offshore Pest Information. Detection. Response. Recovery. Soybean Rust Plan. APHIS-PPQ-PDMP. January 2004. Not confirmed.
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Soybean Rust Dr. Matt Royer, USDA-APHIS-PPQ-PDMP
December 2002 - SBR in Brazil; APHIS initiated strategic plan; requested specific research from ARS.
Protection Offshore Pest Information Detection Response Recovery SoybeanRust Plan APHIS-PPQ-PDMP January 2004
Protection Pathway Pest Risk Assessment Detection Response Recovery SoybeanRust Plan APHIS-PPQ-PDMP January 2004
Spread of Soybean Rust Windborne urediniospores produced in large quantities under optimum environmental conditions. Not seedborne- not spread by planting contaminated seed.
Protection Detection Commodity Entry Standards Response Recovery SoybeanRust Plan APHIS-PPQ-PDMP January 2004
Protection Detection Survey Soybean Rust Host List Collection of Specimens Specimens for Determination (PPQ Form391) Detection Response Recovery SoybeanRust Plan Soybean pest survey, including SBR- MS, OH, VA, WI, PA, FL, IL, HI, TX APHIS-PPQ-PDMP January 2004
Protection Detection Identification Procedures Identification Characters Diagnostic Laboratory Instructions Response Recovery SoybeanRust Plan APHIS-PPQ-PDMP January 2004
Protection Detection Response Recovery Outreach SoybeanRust Plan APHIS-PPQ-PDMP January 2004
June Number of years in ten suitable for an epidemic, hatched areas indicate soybean production (courtesy of R. Magarey)
SoybeanRust Plan Protection Incident Coordination Detection Communications National Local Response Technical Support Incident Assessment Surveillance Management Forecasting Recovery APHIS-PPQ-PDMP January 2004
A “Response Plan” is being prepared: • To provide technical and educational support for local decisions • To minimize the impacts • To facilitate dissemination of information on the first confirmed detection of SBR in the continental US.
Soybean Rust Assessment Team • Scientists and regulatory officials • Report within 24 hours to site of 1st confirmation in continental US • Gather information • Review technical aspects of the site • Prepare a report
Protection Detection Technical Support Forecasting Systems Access to Fungicides Resistant/Tolerant Varieties Response Recovery Outreach SoybeanRust Plan APHIS-PPQ-PDMP January 2004
HSPD-9 Homeland Security Presidential Directive No. 9 (January 30, 2004) Under Response Planning and Recovery: USDA, DHS, EPA, with State and local grovernments and private sector to develop…
HSPD-9 National Plant Disease Recovery System (18b) Accelerate and expand development of new counter-measures against the intentional introduction or natural occurrence of catastrophic animal, plant, and zoonotic diseases (e.g. technology and infrastructure)
Conclusion SBR threat to US production Natural spread Proactive steps to prepare
Dr. Matt Royer Senior Program Advisor USDA-APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine Pest Detection and Management Programs 4700 River Road Riverdale, MD 20737-1234 301-734-3769 Matthew.H.Royer@usda.gov