The potential occurrence of Puccinia asparagi in New Zealand

Authors

  • S.L.H. Viljanen-Rollinson
  • Y. Deng
  • M.V. Marroni
  • L-H Cheah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30843/nzpp.2006.59.4454

Abstract

Wind dispersal of plant pathogens is one of the pathways of entry for rust fungi into New Zealand from Australia Asparagus rust (caused by Puccinia asparagi) has already caused damage to asparagus crops in Australia It poses a serious risk to New Zealands biosecurity and the 2000 ha asparagus industry CLIMEX Match Climates simulations showed that climates in locations where asparagus rust is already present are similar to New Zealand climates

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Published

2006-08-01

Issue

Vol. 59 (2006)

Section

Papers

How to Cite

Viljanen-Rollinson, S., Deng, Y., Marroni, M., & Cheah, L.-H. (2006). The potential occurrence of Puccinia asparagi in New Zealand. New Zealand Plant Protection, 59, 137-140. https://doi.org/10.30843/nzpp.2006.59.4454

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