Browsing Pest, disease and weed management by Author "Sugar Research Australia Limited"
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Soldier fly management; insecticide efficacy and varietal tolerance in field trials : ASSCT poster paper
Lenancker, P; Lindsay, K; Khudhir, M; Jennings, J; Ward, A; Powell, K (ASSCT, 2020)Soldier flies (Inopus flavus and I. rubriceps) are an economically damaging pest of sugarcane that can periodically cause major yield losses for some growers in central and southern Queensland. Larvae alter plant growth ... -
Sugarcane streak mosaic; researching a relatively new disease in Indonesia
Magarey, RC; Kristini, A; Achadian, E; Thompson, N; Wilson, E; Reynolds, M; Sallam, N; Goebel, R; Putra, L (ASSCT, 2018)SUGARCANE STREAK MOSAIC occurs in the south and south-east Asia regions and was first identified in Indonesia in 2005. Its relatively recent recognition means that much remains to be learnt about this viral disease. ... -
The bacterial biocontrol agent pasteuria penetrans can help control root-knot nematode on sugarcane
Bhuiyan, SA; Stirling, GR; Garlick, K; Anderson, J; Wickramasinghe, P; Wong, E (ASSCT, 2018)ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE (Meloidogyne javanica) is one of the most damaging pests of sugarcane, often causing heavy losses in coarse-textured sandy soils. The bacterial parasite Pasteuria penetrans is a potentially useful ...