What is the host range of Phytophthora Agathidicida (Kauri Dieback disease) in New Zealand?
Title information
Author/s
J. Ryder, B. Burns
Research provider
University of Auckland
Status
Completed
Year
2016
Objectives
To determine whether other species in kauri forest ecosystems are also susceptible to infection by P. agathidicida.
Outcomes
Forest composition varied between infected and non-infected stands. Detached leaf assays suggest lesion growth occurred on 6 native species of which reisolation detected PA in 3 of the 6 species (rewarewa; mingimingi; kauri grass). Visual symptoms occurred on Tanekaha when soil inoculated., however was not a significant impact.