Conference presentation
Developing Myrtle rust resistant trees
2012 University Research Conference Program Book, p.15
USC Research Conference, 2012 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 09-Jul-2012–13-Jul-2012)
University of the Sunshine Coast
2012
Abstract
Myrtaceous species including the eucalypt icons of the Australian landscape are currently being challenged by an introduced disease Myrtle rust (Puccinia psidii), that is drastically altering Australia's forest ecosystems. Puccinia psidii, a fungal disease native to South America, was detected for the first time in central New South Wales in April 2010 and has now spread to many parts of Queensland including as far north as the Daintree National Park north of Cairns. As most species currently used in commercial, carbon and environmental plantings are potentially susceptible, we are screening key hardwood species to understand the impact of the disease on forest trees so that we are able to select varieties with high levels of resistance to the disease. This will reduce risks for new timber, agroforestry and carbon plantings and allow these sectors to expand using disease resistant trees.
Details
- Title
- Developing Myrtle rust resistant trees
- Authors
- David J Lee (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
- Publication details
- 2012 University Research Conference Program Book, p.15
- Conference details
- USC Research Conference, 2012 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 09-Jul-2012–13-Jul-2012)
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2012
- Organisation Unit
- Tropical Forests and People Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450096702621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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