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| Researcher(s) |
Julie Clark Jo Holloway Rachel Wood |
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| Year(s) | 2018 |
| Contributor | Department of Primary Industries NSW |
| Trial location(s) |
Wagga Wagga, ACT
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| Further information | View external link |
The aim of this experiment was to determine how effective parasitoid wasps are at controlling aphid populations. Data obtained from this and other experiments will be used to help develop a model that will incorporate parasitoids and other beneficials into economic thresholds for canola aphids.
Parasitoid wasps need time for their populations to develop.
• It is important to maintain an environment that supports diverse populations of beneficial invertebrates year-round.
• Aphid mummification is probably higher than can be observed as parasitism is not obvious for up to two weeks.
| Lead research organisation | N/A |
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| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Trial funding source | GRDC CSE00059 |
| Trial funding source | DPI NSW |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
This experiment was part of the ‘New knowledge to improve the timing of pest management decisions in grain crops’ project, CSE00059, 1 March 2015–30 June 2020. This project is a collaboration between CSIRO, cesar, SARDI and WA DPIRD. The project is a joint investment between NSW DPI and GRDC. |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Oilseed: Canola |
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| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Replicated |
| Sow date | 8 May 2018 |
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| Harvest date | Unknown |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
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