CDFA Pest Prevention Plant Regulation Practice Exam

Which of the following states is NOT under quarantine for peach rosette?

1. Alabama

2. Arkansas

3. Texas

4. Tennessee

The correct answer is: Texas

The correct answer identifies Texas as not being under quarantine for peach rosette. Peach rosette is a viral disease that affects peach trees, and certain states implement quarantine measures to control its spread, particularly those that are known to be affected by the virus or in close proximity to infected areas. Texas has not been identified as an area where peach rosette is prevalent enough to necessitate a quarantine status. This indicates that peach cultivation in the state is not significantly threatened by the disease, allowing growers in Texas to continue their operations without the restrictions that quarantine imposes. In contrast, Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee have been impacted by peach rosette to the extent that state and agricultural authorities have established quarantine measures to limit the potential spread of the virus. These measures often include prohibiting the movement of infected plant materials and implementing monitoring and management strategies aimed at protecting the peach industry in those locations.