Farm Forestry New Zealand
PESTS AND DISEASES OF FORESTRY IN NEW ZEALAND
Meria laricus, foliar fungus
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Formerly known as the Forest Research Institute, Scion has been a leader in research relating to forest health for over 50 years. The Rotorua-based Crown Research Institute continues to provide science that will protect all forests from damage caused by insect pests, pathogens and weeds. The information presented below arises from these research activities.
From Forest Health News No. 40, March 1995.
Several samples of larch (Larix decidua) received during the month of March were found to be infected with Meria laricis. This foliar fungus which causes premature needlecast is present throughout the country but is generally of little significance. The higher than usual number of samples is probably due to the warm, wet conditions experienced in some locations during late summer promoting fungal development and dispersal.
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