The uptake of phosphorus acid sprays into kauri foliage

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  • D.B. Horgan Plant Protection Chemistry NZ, PO Box 6282, Rotorua 3043, New Zealand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30843/nzpp.2017.70.96

Abstract

Kauri dieback caused by Phytophthora agathidicida is a serious problem affecting forests throughout the upper North Island. A potential control tool is the use of phosphorus acid (phosphite) as a foliar spray. This study investigates various commercial formulations of phosphorus acid in combination with adjuvants, for their potential uptake into kauri foliage. Large differences were seen in the uptake between the upper (adaxial) and lower (abaxial) leaf surfaces. The upper kauri leaf surface gave negligible uptake (<5%) while the lower surface had >65% uptake across all formulations tested. From these results, the potential for spray operations is discussed.

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Published

2017-07-31

How to Cite

Horgan, D.B. “The Uptake of Phosphorus Acid Sprays into Kauri Foliage”. New Zealand Plant Protection 70 (July 31, 2017): 326. Accessed June 11, 2023. https://journal.nzpps.org/index.php/nzpp/article/view/96.

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