Cucurbitaceae seeds for sowing

Proposed amendment to Import Health Standard: Seeds for Sowing (155.02.05). Language(s): English. Number of pages: 172

The addition of proposed import requirements for Cucumis melo (melon), Cucumis sativus (cucumber) and Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seeds for sowing imported into New Zealand.

The purpose of the new requirements is to manage risk of Melon necrotic spot virus on the known hosts.

The new Melon necrotic spot virus requirements are included within the Cucumis schedule (part 2.27 of the notified document).