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Identification of resistance to azalea lace bug among deciduous azalea taxa
Author(s): Y. F. Wang, C. D. Robacker and S. K. Braman
Month: Jul
Year: 1998
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science
Journal Link: http://journal.ashspublications.org/
Volume: 123
Issue: 4
Pages: 592-597
Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Rhododendron canescens (Mountain azalea), Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp azalea),
Abstract
Evaluates the susceptibility of 18 rhododendron species to the azalea lace bug (Stephanitis pyrioides). Species evaluated include Rhododendron canescens, Rhododendron austrinum, and Rhododendron viscosum. Rhododendron canescens was one of the most resistant species. Two cultivars of R. viscosum, 'Buttercup' and 'My Mary', were among the most susceptible genotypes.Suggested Citation
Y. F. Wang, C. D. Robacker and S. K. Braman. "Identification of resistance to azalea lace bug among deciduous azalea taxa." Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 123.4 (1998): 592-597.Go back