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Forensic Phytopathology: a Critical Review.
Paul Bayman1, Luz M Serrato-Díaz1
1Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras, San Juan, PR 00931.
Forensic phytopathology applies plant pathology to legal cases, expanding beyond bioterrorism to include mycoherbicides and diseased plant sales. This emerging field offers intriguing, though sometimes inconclusive, insights into plant-related legal matters.
Area of Science:
- Forensic phytopathology, the application of plant pathology in legal contexts.
- An emerging scientific discipline with diverse legal applications.
Background:
- Current literature primarily addresses agricultural bioterrorism threats.
- A need exists for a broader examination of forensic phytopathology's scope.
Purpose of the Study:
- To broaden the view of forensic phytopathology beyond bioterrorism.
- To explore diverse applications including mycoherbicides, diseased plant trade, and mycotoxins.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and case examples.
- Analysis of diverse scenarios within forensic phytopathology.
Main Results:
- Identified applications in agricultural bioterrorism, mycoherbicide use for illegal plant eradication, and civil cases of diseased plant movement.
- Highlighted the role of mycotoxins in legal investigations.
Conclusions:
- Forensic phytopathology encompasses a wide range of legal issues.
- While evidence can be inconclusive, case studies offer valuable insights into this developing field.
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