The National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (SENASA) has ordered the ban on the entry of unprocessed fresh citrus fruit in bulk from the rest of Argentina in the provinces of Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán and Catamarca to prevent the spread of HLB (Huanglongbing).
Preventive process
In order for the fruit to enter the four provinces of the Northwest, it must be "previously processed and packaged in first-use containers," the agency states. provision 1/2018 from Senasa. “It is understood by process of removing all loose plant debris or attached to the fruit, its disinfection, washing and brushing”, adds the rule published this Wednesday (13.6.2018) in the Official Gazette
Importance of the NOA
The Northwest Region concentrates the Citrus exporting companies (lemon, orange and mandarin), the best prices paid for citrus fruits in the entire Argentine territory are recorded, which is why some operators buy fruit in other provinces at lower prices despite the health risk that this implies.
What is HLB?
HLB (Huanglongbing) is a bacterial disease caused by Candidatus liberibacter, also known as citrus greening. Although it is not dangerous to humans, destroys the production, appearance and economic value of citrus trees, and the flavor of the fruit and its juice. It is the most destructive disease of citrus plants in the world and once a tree is infected, there is no cure.
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