Tolerance of Hylurgus ligniperda (F.) (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) and Arhopalus ferus (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) to ionising radiation: a comparison with existing generic radiation phytosanitary treatments

Tolerance of Hylurgus ligniperda (F.) (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) and Arhopalus ferus (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) to ionising radiation: a comparison with existing generic radiation phytosanitary treatments

Abstract Background Irradiation is accepted as a phytosanitary treatment for horticultural products by many countries. Irradiation is a potential alternative to chemical fumigation for wood products; however, data supporting its efficacy against potential forestry pests is limited. Methods Irradiati...

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Main Authors: A. van Haandel, J. L. Kerr, J. Laban, X. Massart, T. J. Murray, B. C. O’Connor, S. M. Pawson, C. M. Romo, S. Walker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scion 2017-09-01
Series:New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science
Subjects:
Phytosanitary treatment
Pinus radiata
Quarantine
Irradiation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40490-017-0099-x

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