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'Redlands for Regions': Producer demonstration sites of psyllid-resistant leucaena across north Queensland

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Rolfe, J. W., English, B. H., Lemin, C., Buck, S. R., Fletcher, G., Caird, R., Black, E., Perry, L., Christensen, B. and Tomkins, N. (2019) 'Redlands for Regions': Producer demonstration sites of psyllid-resistant leucaena across north Queensland. Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales, 7 (2). pp. 100-103. ISSN 23463775 (ISSN)

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.17138/TGFT(7)100-103

Abstract

Leucaena, a tree legume with potential to greatly improve cattle performance, has not been readily adopted in northern Queensland primarily due to prevalence of the psyllid (Heteropsylla cubana) insect in higher rainfall zones. Psyllids reduce edible biomass in leaves by 40–52%, combined with a 46–83% reduction of stem yield (Bray and Woodroffe 1991). Losses to the Central Queensland beef industry due to psyllid impact on animal performance are estimated at $2 M per year (Mullen et al. 1998). Cultivar Redlands is a psyllid-resistant leucaena variety recently developed by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and the University of Queensland.

Item Type:Article
Business groups:Animal Science
Additional Information:Open access
Keywords:Palatability Productivity Regional suitability Tree legumes
Subjects:Plant pests and diseases
Animal culture > Cattle
Animal culture > Rangelands. Range management. Grazing
Live Archive:20 Feb 2020 06:52
Last Modified:15 Mar 2023 03:16

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