High levels of heart rot incidence were associated with pruned Acacia hybrid in southern Vietnam. Pruning however is not the only entry point for stem decay and the cause of stem defects. Wind damage and Pink disease (Corticium salmonicolor) also contributory factors. Recommendations are made on strategies to reduce stem defect in Acacia hybrid.
Funding
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
History
Publication title
Proceeding of International Conference on The Impacts of Climate Change to Forest Pests and Diseases in The Tropics 2012
Pagination
45-49
Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Event title
International Conference on The Impacts of Climate Change to Forest Pests and Diseases in The Tropics 2012