Safeguarding Through Science: Center for Plant Health Science and Technology, 2010 Accomplishments

摘要

The Center for Plant Health Science and Technology (CPHST) provides scientific support for the regulatory decisions and operations of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program in order to safeguard U.S. agriculture and natural resources. CPHST is responsible for ensuring that PPQ has the information, tools, and technology to make the most scientifically valid regulatory and policy decisions possible. In addition, CPHST ensures that PPQ's operations have the most scientifically viable and practical tools for pest exclusion, detection, and management. This 2010 CPHST Annual Report is intended to offer an in-depth look at the status of our programs and the progress we have made toward the Centers long-term strategic goals.