Quarantine has become a widely recognized and utilized term among humans worldwide during the period of 2019-2020. Its impact on human lives, national economies, migration patterns, and restrictions on human movement, as well as political unrest in various nations, has been significant as a result of the emergence of Covid-19, a virus originating from humans. Similarly, the topic of plant quarantine is an essential subject in plant and food security worldwide. Recent invasions of locusts in the Sub-Saharan region and the Indian continent have had a profound impact on agriculture due to this invasive alien species. Various examples of diseases and pest threats have been encountered in the agricultural crop production, biodiversity, and ecological environment of the region.

Plant quarantine regulations in different regions of the world help to mitigate damage caused by invasive alien species. The sudden emergence of plant pathogens, including viruses, may take governments and other establishments by surprise. Therefore, understanding the subject of plant quarantine in relation to invasive alien species is of paramount importance. However, this knowledge is currently lacking, and the available literature is scattered, with no up-to-date book on this subject. Plant Quarantine: An Approach to Restrict Invasive Alien Species is a comprehensive compilation of all necessary aspects related to this topic.

The book is composed of 16 chapters and serves as a valuable resource for plant quarantine personnel working in the field, agriculture university students, plant health workers, farmers engaged in agriculture, plant and seed traders, and anyone involved in the use of agricultural products and produce.

1. Plant Quarantine and Agriculture Security, 2. Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) 3. Plant Protection Conventions, Guidelines and Their Application for Plant Quarantine 4. Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPO) and Their Role in Plant Protection 5. Approaches and Experiences of Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) in Developed and Developing Countries 6. Invasive Species Detection Techniques and Management Adopted Around The World, 7. Bionet and Loop’s In Management of Invasive Alien Species 8. Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation for Implementation of Phytosanitary Measures 9. Approaches of Biological Control in Invasive Species Management (ISPM): Experiences and Lessons of Using ISPM 310.  Information Exchange and The International Phytosanitary Portal., 11. Indian Approach TO Restrict Invasive Alien Species Through Plant Quarantine, 12. Diagnostic Protocols for Regulated Pests, 13. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Plant Quarantine in India, 14. Import-Export Procedures, 15. Quarantine Pest and Diseases for Different Crops/Planting Material For India,16.  Salvaging of Infested/ Infected Quarantine Material