Mission Statement

The purpose of the RTSATF is to foster the development of effective strategies to control and limit the dissemination of Solanum viarum Dunal, commonly known as Tropical Soda Apple (TSA).

The RTSATF, composed of regulatory, research and industry members will use appropriate research information to develop a regional management plan for TSA.

General Goals and Objectives

• Identify and seek support for TSA control research including biological control.
  
  
• Develop and disseminate educational information to increase TSA awareness
  
  
• Develop and recommend for implementation appropriate regulatory measures to effectively slow the spread of TSA.
  
  
• Engage appropriate regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders (i.e. Plant Industry, Animal Industry, Land Managers, Seed Harvesters) in the regulatory process.
  
  

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