Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0219585]Researchers: A/Prof Bernard Dell (Chief Investigator) , Ms Sally Collins (Partner Investigator)
Brief description The Biology, Ecology, Pathology and Control of Mycosphaerella Leaf Blights in Australian Eucalypt Plantations. Leaf spot diseases, caused by Mycosphaerella, have become widespread in over 150,000 ha of Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) plantations in Western Australia, causing severe reduction in canopy area of young trees. This project will research the epidemiology of these diseases by studying the life cycles of the key pathogenic Mycosphaerella species identified in a previous project, modes and timing of spore dispersal, the infection process, and host specificity. The economic impact of leaf spot diseases will be assessed from large exclusion trials. A predictive integrated management package for Mycosphaerella foliar diseases will be formulated and evaluated to minimising disease impact.
Funding Amount $193,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0219585
- ARC : LP0219585