9780265038697 - A Reference Guide to Quarantines and Regulations Administered by the Plant Quarantine Division (Classic Reprint) de Division, United States Plant Quarantine (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of plant pest invasions against American agriculture, from the nation's earliest days to the mid-20th century. It details the grave cost of these invasions, and the vital necessity of safeguarding American soil against them. This book covers the evolution of policies and regulations to protect US plant life, with a focus on the establishment of the Plant Quarantine Division of the US Department of Agriculture and its subsequent expansion. It also discusses the practicalities involved with enforcing plant quarantine regulations, including inspection and treatment of plant materials brought to the country's borders. By exploring the history of invasive species in the US and the steps taken by its Department of Agriculture to control them, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of a critical topic in the field of agriculture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.