Environmental Impact Assessment Application to introduce Tetramesa romana and Rhizaspidiotus donacis for biological control of Arundo donax (giant reed)

Location

SPREP LIBRARY

Author(s)

Paynter. Q.

Publisher

Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd.

Publication Year:

2014

Publication Place

New Zealand

Physical Description:

22p. ; 29cm.

Call Number

[EL]

Material Type

Environmental Impact Assessment

Language

English

Record ID:

335

Legacy PEIN ID:

80541

General Notes

Online only

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Subject Heading(s)

Biological control - Giant reed - Cook Islands

Abstract

The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture seeks approval for the release of a gall-forming wasp Tetramesa romana and an armoured scale insect Rhizaspidiotus donacis into Rarotonga for biological control (biocontrol) of the introduced plant giant reed Arundo donax (Poales: Poaceae).

Species:

Arundo donax (Giant reed)

Tag(s)

biocontrol