Effects of clover root weevil and moisture stress on subterranean, balansa, Persian, arrowleaf and white clovers

Authors

  • J.R. Crush
  • P.J. Gerard
  • L. Ouyang
  • D.J. Wilson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.2008.70.2705

Abstract

The effect on plant growth of clover root weevil (CRW) larval feeding on nodules and roots was examined for the annual clovers, subterranean cv. Leura, balansa cv. Bolta, arrowleaf cv. Arrowtas and Persian cv. Mihi, and white clover cv. Tribute. Mini-swards of each clover species were used in a glasshouse experiment, with half of these exposed to CRW larval feeding. Keywords: Sitona lepidus, root herbivory, annual clovers, drought

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Published

2008-01-01

Issue

Volume 70, 2008, Blenheim

Section

Articles