Plant pathogen forensics: capabilities, needs, and recommendations.
Microbiol Mol Biol Rev
; 70(2): 450-71, 2006 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16760310
ABSTRACT
A biological attack on U.S. crops, rangelands, or forests could reduce yield and quality, erode consumer confidence, affect economic health and the environment, and possibly impact human nutrition and international relations. Preparedness for a crop bioterror event requires a strong national security plan that includes steps for microbial forensics and criminal attribution. However, U.S. crop producers, consultants, and agricultural scientists have traditionally focused primarily on strategies for prevention and management of diseases introduced naturally or unintentionally rather than on responding appropriately to an intentional pathogen introduction. We assess currently available information, technologies, and resources that were developed originally to ensure plant health but also could be utilized for postintroduction plant pathogen forensics. Recommendations for prioritization of efforts and resource expenditures needed to enhance our plant pathogen forensics capabilities are presented.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Plant Diseases
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Bioterrorism
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Forensic Medicine
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Microbiol Mol Biol Rev
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States