What could be a consequence of increased pest invasions due to non-compliance?

The consequence of increased pest invasions due to non-compliance is primarily damage to agricultural productivity. When pests invade crops, they can lead to significant reductions in yield and quality. This can happen in several ways, such as through direct feeding damage by the pests, the spread of diseases that pests may carry, or through increased competition for resources that plants need to thrive. These adverse impacts on plants can hinder the overall productivity of agricultural systems, resulting in less food available for consumption and potential economic losses for farmers.

The other choices, while they may seem plausible in different contexts, do not align with the primary outcome of increased pest invasions. For example, enhanced agricultural exports and higher market prices for crops are generally linked to improved productivity and healthy crop yields, not the detrimental effects of pest invasions. Similarly, improved pest resistance typically refers to the ability of plants to withstand certain pests, which is not a direct consequence of pest invasions resulting from non-compliance; rather, it is an outcome of successful breeding and pest management practices, not a negative consequence. Thus, the focus on damage to agricultural productivity as a key concern highlights the critical importance of phytosanitary measures in preventing pest invasions.