Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the study and management of pests and diseases affecting tropical plants. It does this by providing research and extension grants to develop science-based tools and treatments for plants like coffee, macadamia nuts, cacao, and various fruits and flowers. The bill also supports establishing integrated pest management programs and gathering data on the health and production of these important crops.
Key provisions
- Provides research and extension grants for tropical plant health.
- Focuses on developing tools and treatments for specific tropical plants (coffee, macadamia, cacao, plantains, bananas, mangoes, floriculture, vanilla, and others).
- Supports areawide integrated pest management programs.
- Authorizes surveys and data collection on tropical plant production and health.
- Encourages research into the biology and immunology of tropical plants.
Who is affected
- Farmers and producers of tropical plants
- Researchers and scientists
- Government agencies involved in agriculture and trade
- The agricultural industry
- Consumers of tropical plant products
Notable changes
- Expands the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include specific research and grant opportunities for tropical plant health.
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