Senasa reinforces technical actions for prevention and early detection of HLB in citrus fruits of Peru

Published 2024년 12월 17일

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Peruvian agricultural health service professionals received training to prevent and early detect the Diaphorina citri vector, which transmits Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, a condition not yet present in Peru. This collaboration with the Association of Citrus Producers of Peru and Chinese expert Dr. Changyong Zhou aimed to understand the global situation and Chinese control measures for HLB. The disease poses a significant threat to over 90,000 Peruvian citrus growers, risking the production of more than 58,000 hectares of citrus and affecting national and international gastronomy. Since 2009, the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) has implemented surveillance measures, including the use of sticky traps and symptom inspections, to prevent the disease's entry. Additionally, Senasa is advising the public to avoid bringing in citrus propagation materials and myrtle, which is often used in floral arrangements, to prevent the introduction of the disease.

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Professionals from the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) received training and exchanged experiences on technical actions for prevention and timely detection of the Diaphorina citri vector, transmitter of Huanglongbing (HLB), a citrus disease not present in Peru, but if it enters our country it would affect the production of more than 90,000 Peruvian citrus growers. The training was a joint effort by Senasa and the Association of Citrus Producers of Peru (Procitrus), which made possible the visit of Dr. Changyong Zhou from the University of the Southwest, located in Chongqing, China. The expert and advisor of the prevention and control programs of HLB in various countries, reported on the world situation and the experiences of control of Huanglongbing in his native country, the area of origin of this disease. Dr. Zhou recognized the prevention strategy implemented by Senasa that has managed to keep Peru free of HLB. For this reason, the agricultural health authority ...

Source: AgroPeru