[PS 147] MODULE 1_WHO GACP (Part 2)

TRUE

T/F: Species or botanical variety selected for cultivation must be the same as what is prescribed in the national pharmacopeia or authoritative national documents

TRUE

T/F: If national pharmacopeia or authoritative national documents are not available in the country, authoritative national documents from other countries may be used

TRUE

T/F: Species or botanical variety selected for cultivation of newly introduced medicinal plants should be identified and documented as the source material used or described in traditional medicine of the original country.

Scientific name

Botanical identity

FALSE

T/F: There is no need to record common names

FALSE; also the name of the supplier

T/F: For commercially available cultivars: only name of the cultivar should be provided

FALSE; can be regional

T/F: It is required to submit a botanical voucher specimen to NATIONAL herbarium

TRUE

T/F: Planting material should preferably be resistant or tolerant to biotic or abiotic factors

FALSE; the conditions and duration required vary depending on the quality of medicinal plant materials required

T/F: There is a set criteria regarding the conditions and duration of cultivating medicinal plant materials

TRUE

T/F: If no scientific published or documented cultivation data are available, traditional methods of cultivation should be followed

TRUE

T/F: Tillage should be adapted to plant growth and other requirements

TRUE

T/F: No tillage systems are under Conservation Agriculture (CA) techniques

FALSE; medicinal plant materials derived from the same species can show significant differences in quality when cultivated at different sites

T/F: Medicinal plant materials derived from the same species show no differences in quality when cultivated at different sites

Flora and fauna

The cultivation of medicinal plants may affect the ecological balance, particularly the genetic diversity of the ___.

TRUE

T/F: The introduction of non-indigenous medicinal plant species may have a detrimental impact on the biological and ecological balance of the region

TRUE

T/F: Small-scale cultivation is often preferable to large-scale production if small-scale farmers are organized to market their products jointly

TRUE

T/F: Climatic conditions significantly influence the physical, chemical and biological qualities of medicinal plants.

Organic and chemical

These types of fertilizers are typically used (2)

FALSE; human excreta must not be used due to the potential presence of infectious microorganisms or parasites

T/F: Human excreta may be used as a fertilizer

TRUE

T/F: Animal manure should be thoroughly composted to meet acceptable microbial limits and destroyed by the germination capacity of weeds

Green manure

Crops grown to be ploughed in, such as alfalfa

FALSE; water used for irrigation purposes should comply with local, regional and/or national quality standards

T/F: There are no set standards for water used for irrigation.

(1) Topping (2) Bud nipping (3) Pruning (4) Shading

These methods may be used to control the growth and development of the plant (4)

TRUE

T/F: Usage of agrochemicals should be kept to a minimum

TRUE

T/F: Only qualified staff using approved equipment should carry out pesticide and herbicide applications

TRUE

T/F: Growers and producers should comply with maximum pesticide and herbicide residue limits, as stipulated by local, regional and/or national regulatory authorities of both the growers' and the end-users' countries and/or regions

(1) International Plant Protection Convention (2) Codex Alimentarius

Examples of international agreements regarding plant maintenance and protection (2)

TRUE

T/F: The time of harvest depends on the plant part to be used

FALSE; this also applies to non-targeted toxic or poisonous indigenous plant ingredients

T/F: In general, the concentration of biologically active constituents varies with the stage of plant growth and development. However, this is not applicable to non-targeted toxic or poisonous indigenous plant ingredients

FALSE; the best time for harvest should be determined according to the quality and quantity of biologically active constituents rather than the total vegetative yield of the targeted medicinal plant parts

T/F: The best time for harvest should be determined according to the total vegetative yield of the targeted medicinal plant parts and not the to the quality and quantity of biologically active constituents.

TRUE

T/F: If harvesting occurs in wet conditions: Harvested material should be transported immediately to an indoor drying facility

FALSE; contact with soil should be avoided to the extent possible

T/F: During harvest, contact with soil is encouraged

Muslin

For harvesting, large drop cloths, preferably made of clean ___ , may be used as an interface between the harvested plants and the soil

TRUE

T/F: If plastic containers are used, particular attention should be paid to any possible retention of moisture that could lead to the growth of mold

(1) Clean baskets (2) Dry sacks (3) Trailers (4) Hoppers or other well-aerated containers

The harvested raw medicinal plant materials should be transported promptly in clean, dry conditions. They may be placed in ___ (4)

TRUE

T/F: Decomposed medicinal plant materials should be identified and discarded during harvest, post-harvest inspections and processing

TRUE

T/F: Only properly trained personnel, wearing appropriate protective clothing should apply agrochemicals

TRUE

T/F: Growers and producers should receive instruction on all issues relevant to the protection of the environment, conservation of medicinal plant species, and proper agricultural stewardship

TRUE

T/F: Only qualified staff using approved equipment should carry out pesticide and herbicide applications

TRUE

T/F: Only qualified staff using approved equipment should carry out pesticide and herbicide applications