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GB5040-2003
Plant quarantine rules for citrus nursery stocks in producing areas
柑桔苗木产地检疫规程
GB 5040-2003 es una norma nacional china obligatoria vigente: Plant quarantine rules for citrus nursery stocks in producing areas. Sector: Alimentos. Enfoque: Métodos de ensayo. Entrada en vigor: 1 nov 2003.
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Alcance y aplicabilidad
GB 5040-2003 applies to the plant quarantine of citrus nursery stocks in producing areas within China. It is designed for use by plant quarantine authorities and all citrus seedling breeding units or individuals. This standard is mandatory for all citrus nurseries operating in China. It specifically targets the prevention and control of five major quarantine pests, including Citrus Huanglongbing and Citrus Canker.
Requisitos técnicos
The standard specifies the quarantine pest categories, nursery site selection, and propagation material disinfection protocols. It requires nurseries to be located in pest-free areas with specific isolation distances from other citrus plants, such as a minimum of 3 km in plains or 1.5 km in mountainous areas for Huanglongbing prevention. Breeding units must submit a quarantine application to local authorities before commencing operations. It outlines strict nursery epidemic prevention measures, including the prohibition of un-disinfected citrus materials, mandatory tool sterilization using 10% bleaching powder or 1% sodium hypochlorite, and strict control of the Asian citrus psyllid. Personnel entering nurseries must change into dedicated protective clothing. Compliance with these biosecurity protocols is essential for certification. The standard details disinfection techniques for seeds and scions. Seeds must undergo hot water treatment at 55°C±0.3°C for 50 minutes, while scions require specific chemical soaks involving tetracycline and streptomycin sulfate solutions. These procedures are defined in the normative appendices Appendix A and Appendix B.
Métodos de ensayo
Testing involves field inspections conducted by quarantine officers at specific growth stages (after summer and autumn shoots turn green, and before nursery exit). Inspectors use random sampling methods based on nursery size. Suspected infected samples must be sent to laboratories for confirmation. Laboratory identification methods include symptom observation, pathological anatomy, pathogen isolation on BPG medium, in vitro leaf enrichment, serological tests (ELISA and IF), and PCR technology for Huanglongbing detection.
Preguntas frecuentes
What products are regulated under GB 5040-2003?
GB 5040-2003 regulates citrus nursery stocks, including seedlings and scions, produced in China. It applies to all citrus breeding units and individuals.
What are the key quarantine pests listed in GB 5040-2003?
The standard lists five key quarantine pests: Citrus Huanglongbing bacterium, Citrus Canker bacterium, Chinese citrus fly (Bactrocera minax), Japanese orange fly (Bactrocera tsuneonis), and Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis).
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 5040-2003?
Yes, this version replaces GB 5040-1985. It added new quarantine pests announced in 1995, introduced new detection and control technologies, and aligned terminology with international phytosanitary standards regarding pest-free production sites.
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Indicaciones de aplicabilidad
- Tipo
- Método
- CCS
- B61
- ICS
- 65.020.40
- Organismo competente
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Comité técnico
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs