摘要: Regulatory plant science has a unique evolution which distinguishes it from many disciplines with similar functions. The design and role of most National Plant Protection Organizations is closely linked to the International Convention more recently World Trade Organization Agreement on Application Sanitary Phytosanitary Measures. international regulatory framework created by these agreements activities surrounding them represent major adjustment for phytosanitary community expected be significant factor in determining direction future efforts science. It clear that focus application measures trade will continue crucial; complemented substantial harmonization capacity building meet anticipated demands commerce. Other aspects may have had greater attention past are likely fade importance as new challenges occupy its journey into digital era mix old approaches tools but an eye towards flexibility change. Developing analytical critical advancing defendable decisions challenging others. technology dramatically greater, especially developing sophisticated cost-effective programs based continuum concept.