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The use of mounds and organic and plastic mulches for the management of phytophthora root rot of papaya in northern Queensland

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Vawdrey, L. L., Grice, K. R.E. and Peterson, R.A. (2004) The use of mounds and organic and plastic mulches for the management of phytophthora root rot of papaya in northern Queensland. In: Diversity and management of Phytophthora in southeast Asia. ACIAR.

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Options for the control of root rot of papaya caused by Phytophthora palmivora were evaluated in a field experiment in northerly parts of Queensland, Australia. In the experiment, growing papaya on 0.75 m mounds reduced the incidence of root rot by 38.4% and significantly increased fruit yield. Soil covers of 2 m wide plastic mulch and organic mulch, in combination with 0.75 m mounds, further reduced plant losses by 20 and 10%, respectively. Plastic mulch on flat ground was as effective as the mounded treatments in reducing the incidence of root rot and increasing yield.

Item Type:Book Section
Business groups:Horticulture and Forestry Science
Subjects:Plant culture > Fruit and fruit culture > Culture of individual fruits or types of fruit
Plant pests and diseases > Pest control and treatment of diseases. Plant protection > Organic plant protection. Biological control
Live Archive:31 Jan 2024 23:50
Last Modified:19 Feb 2024 23:43

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