Kauri killer on the loose? Study of human vectors and Phytophthora taxon Agathis (PTA) hygiene treatments
Title information
Author/s
A. Pau’uvale, C. Dewan, H. Mora, N. Waipara, S. Bellgard
Research provider
Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research
Auckland Council
Status
Completed
Year
2014
Objectives
What Phytophthora species are collected in stations? Is PTA able to be transferred via footwear to trees? Is Trigene II Advance able to kill/suppress other Phytophtora species?
Outcomes
Phytophthora are still viable in grate soils, even after one year. A number of Phytophtora speices were detected on boots from muddy tracks. TriGene Advance II completely suppresses Phytophthora species.