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Host specificity testing, release and successful establishment of the broom gall mite (Aceria genistae) in Australia and New Zealand for the biological control of broom (Cystius scoparius)
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posted on 2023-05-23, 06:45 authored by Sagliocco, JL, Sheppard, A, Hosking, J, Paynter, Q, Gourlay, H, Hill, R, Ireson, JA form of the eriophyid mite, Aceria genistae (Nalepa) was tested between 1999 and 2001 against 34 test plant taxa and cultivars from 12 tribes for its specificity towards the invasive shrub Scotch broom, Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link, and was shown to be highly specific. The mite was approved for release in Australia and New Zealand where redistribution and monitoring programs have been put in place. After three years, 106 releases of the mite have been conducted in Australia with a 32% establishment rate. In New Zealand, 40 releases have been made with 50% establishment. Both countries are continuing releasing this mite and are monitoring its establishment.
Funding
Department of Agriculture
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Biological Control of WeedsEditors
Y WuPagination
409-416Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)Publisher
ISBCWPlace of publication
University of Hawaii, USAEvent title
13th International Symposium on Biological Control of WeedsEvent Venue
Waikoloa Beach Marriot Resort and Spa, HawaiiDate of Event (Start Date)
2011-09-11Date of Event (End Date)
2011-09-16Rights statement
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