Pest risk assessment on nematode diseases of roses of India

An analysis of the risk to rose plants in India from possible introduction of plant parasitic nematodes is done by assembling relevant biological, climatic and commercial information. The risk presented by different exchange propagules is assessed and phytosanitary measures to reduce the risks are proposed. The conclusions of the PRA, based on EPPO guideline No.1, is that nematodes of species pot yet reported from India, present a serious risk to the industry. All sorts of exchange of live material should be rooted through quarantine inspection.