Development of a biological control against sugarcane poor root syndrome

Author	Birch, RG
Date Accessioned	2012-11-13
Date Available	2012-11-13
Issued	1987
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/560
Abstract	The overall objective of the project was to search for and develop an economically effective biocontrol against sugarcane poor root syndrome (PRS). The disease was known to be caused by two pathogenic fungi: Pythium graminicola and an unnamed oomycete causing flaccid root rot. The seriousness of this newly recognised disease, and the dearth of economic controls warranted the effort necessary for such a search.
Language	en
Publisher	BSES
Part of Series	BSES Project Reports; 1987 No 392
Subject	Poor Root Syndrome
Subject	Biological control
Subject	Sugarcane
Title	Development of a biological control against sugarcane poor root syndrome

Pest, disease and weed management [181]
Research outcomes: A comprehensive RD&E program that addresses existing and emerging pests, diseases and weeds, allowing sugarcane growers to manage their crops efficiently with minimal environmental impacts. An enhanced industry capacity to deal with incursions of exotic pests, diseases and weeds.