CDFA Pest Prevention Plant Regulation Practice Exam

What regulatory status does peach mosaic hold?

1. Active quarantine

2. Research subject

3. Limited observation

4. Removed from regulation

The correct answer is: Active quarantine

Peach mosaic is a significant viral disease that affects peach trees and other stone fruits, leading to reduced fruit quality and tree vigor. As an active quarantine entity, peach mosaic influences the regulatory approach to its management. The active quarantine status means that there are specific regulations and restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the virus. This often involves monitoring and control measures in areas where the virus is detected to safeguard peach crops and other related agricultural commodities from further infection. Such a status is crucial for maintaining healthy agricultural practices, ensuring that affected plant material is either treated or removed, and protecting susceptible crops from the risk of viral transmission. The active quarantine designation highlights the ongoing concern and the need for vigilance in managing this pest through regulatory oversight. While the other choices may imply different levels of management, they do not accurately represent the ongoing regulatory measures required to handle peach mosaic effectively. Moreover, research status or limited observation would not typically convey the active management needed for a serious viral disease like peach mosaic. Similarly, a removal from regulation would imply that the disease is either no longer a threat or has been eradicated, which is not the case for peach mosaic.