Effect of funnel ants on eleven commercial clones of sugarcane at Tully

Author	Robertson, LN
Date Accessioned	2012-11-13
Date Available	2012-11-13
Issued	1996
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/791
Abstract	Funnel ant activity was independent of cane clone, suggesting that there is no resistance to funnel ants in the commercial clones tested. The clones Q107 and Q117 performed poorly in the presence of funnel ants, a phenomenon also seen on infested farms throughout the Tully district. Q138 was confirmed as a variety able to produce high yields despite funnel ant infestation. H56-752 was a consistent high producer throughout the three years of the trial. Q124 and Q120 also peformed relatively well, despite Q120 being previously listed as susceptible to damage by funnel ants. The soil type at the trial site was a recent alluvium
Language	en
Publisher	BSES
Part of Series	BSES Internal Report; 1996 No 826 Report PR96005
Subject	Pest control
Subject	Funnel ant
Subject	Tully
Subject	Clone performance
Subject	Susceptible varieties
Title	Effect of funnel ants on eleven commercial clones of sugarcane at Tully

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.