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Effect of imidacloprid on the growth of Eucalyptus nitens seedlings
Citation
Hurley, M and Patel, VS, Effect of imidacloprid on the growth of Eucalyptus nitens seedlings, Australian Forestry, 66, (2) pp. 100-101. ISSN 0004-9158 (2003) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1080/00049158.2003.10674897
Abstract
Imidacloprid is currently being investigated, as a control mechanism to prevent seedling defoliation by endemic Melolonthine scarab beetles in Tasmania. A trial to test any phytotoxic effects found a significant reduction in growth of Eucalyptus nitens seedlings following the application of imidacloprid as a root drench at medium and high concentrations. Compared to untreated seedlings, those treated with 50 mL L -1 suffered a 13% reduction in growth and at 15 mL L -1 the reduction was 8%. As eucalypt seedlings are particularly vulnerable to damage by insects and mammals within 12 months of planting, the cost of reducing their growth by use of imidacloprid should be considered when developing a strategy for pest control.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences |
Research Group: | Forestry sciences |
Research Field: | Tree nutrition and physiology |
Objective Division: | Plant Production and Plant Primary Products |
Objective Group: | Forestry |
Objective Field: | Hardwood plantations |
UTAS Author: | Hurley, M (Dr Marina Hurley) |
UTAS Author: | Patel, VS (Mr Vinu Patel) |
ID Code: | 26834 |
Year Published: | 2003 |
Deposited By: | Agricultural Science |
Deposited On: | 2003-08-01 |
Last Modified: | 2004-05-03 |
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