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Posted Mon May 12 2008: from Yonhap News (South Korea): S. Korea to ban import of Japanese potatoes http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1210562456 South Korea will expand its existing ban on Japanese potatoes to cover products grown on the main island of Honshu, the government said Monday. The National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service (NVRQS) said the measure that goes into effect on Wednesday is in response to the discovery of Globodera rostochiensis, or yellow potato cyst nematodes. The nematodes are insects that are classified as a serious threat to the plant roots of both potatoes and tomatoes, with most countries banning imports from a country if an outbreak is reported. [Read more stories about: ] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

The ApocaDocs say: Whoops! Guess we can't trust our near neighbors not to promote biome transgressions, if the money's right. Luckily, S.Korea doesn't import many potatoes from Japan. NEXT> More stories: Firms Seek Patents on 'Climate Ready' Altered Crops Supermarket prices too high for low-income earners (S. Korea to ban import of Japanese potatoes) Antibiotics rule pharma retail market Oil over USD 126, new peak for 5th straight day Want to explore more? Try the PaniCloud!

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