Comparison of colonisation by Phytophthora cinnamomi in detached stem tissue of Eucalyptus marginata in relation to site disease status

McDougall, K.L., Hardy, G.E.St.J. and Hobbs, R.J. (2007) Comparison of colonisation by Phytophthora cinnamomi in detached stem tissue of Eucalyptus marginata in relation to site disease status. Australasian Plant Pathology, 36 (5). pp. 498-500.

Abstract

Eucalyptus marginata is the dominant tree of a forest community in south-western Australia. It is susceptible to infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi and is usually rare on long-infested sites. Ex situ stem inoculation was used to compare the susceptibility of E. marginata plants in long-infested sites and adjoining uninfested sites. Plants were found to be less susceptible on some long-infested sites but other factors may also be important in regulating regeneration and survival of E. marginata.