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Host range of Puccinia psidii, a potential biological control agent of Melaleuca quinquenervia in Florida
Author(s): M. B. Rayachhetry, T. K. Van, T. D. Center and M. L. Elliott
Month: Sep
Year: 2001
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Biological Control
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Pages: 38-45
Article Topic(s): Fungi,Pathology,Invasive species
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Eugenia foetida (Boxleaf stopper),
Abstract
Investigates using the rust fungus Puccinia psidii as a biological control agent of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia in Florida. Native species of the same family, including Eugenia foetida and Myrcianthes fragrans) were exposed to isolates of the fungus to identify possible susceptibility. Myrcianthes fragrans was susceptible to isolates but Eugenia foetida was not.Suggested Citation
M. B. Rayachhetry, T. K. Van, T. D. Center and M. L. Elliott. "Host range of Puccinia psidii, a potential biological control agent of Melaleuca quinquenervia in Florida." Biological Control 22.1 (2001): 38-45.Go back