Reports of a virus found in Uzbek cherries in Russia circulated in the media recently, which was studied by the Plant Quarantine and Protection Agency (PQPA). Sabina Sadinova, press secretary of the agency's director, shared additional information with "Daryo" about the situation.
"In order to clarify the situation, negotiations were held with the Federal Service of Rosselkhoznadzor. According to the Russian side, the eastern fruit-eating insect was detected in the batch of cherries that arrived in the Omsk region. Based on the agreement of the two parties, it was decided to take samples of the product and carry out a phytosanitary laboratory test, and if the larvae of the oriental fruit eater are found alive in the expert opinion after fumigation (disinfection) is carried out, it is determined to bring them to the territory of the Federation," said Sadinova.
She also added that this insect is not considered a quarantine for Russia, repeated laboratory examination will be conducted, and if the insect is found alive in the cargo, fumigation (disinfection) will be carried out and it will be brought into the territory of Russia.
For information, this insect is dangerous for the plant itself and affects its productivity, but there is no harm to the human body.
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