Pesticides alternative strategy for Removal of Fungus (Cronartium flaccidum, Scots pine blister rust)
Subject Keywords
Pesticides, Chemicals
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Alternative Strategy
The hyperparasite Cladosporium tenuissimum is proposed by Moricca et al. (2001) as a possible means of control for stem rust. The aeciospores are directly penetrated and parasitized by the conidial fungus. Tests on two-year-old pine seedlings in the greenhouse showed that treatment with the parasite prevented new rust infections by an average of 42%.
Alternative Type
Specific strategy - Biocontrol
Pest Type
Fungus
Alternative Trial
No
Coverage Country
United States of America
Method
Removal