Plant quarantine was introduced to control incoming diseases and pests.
Plant quarantine refers to the measures taken to prevent the spread of plant diseases and pests across borders. The main objective of plant quarantine is to control the introduction and spread of harmful pests and diseases from one country to another through the movement of plants, plant products, and other regulated articles. By controlling the spread of these pests and diseases, plant quarantine helps to protect the agricultural productivity and biodiversity of a country.