Managing green peach aphids and the emerging turnip yellows virus risk in canola
Ten years ago, a green bridge became infested with Green Peach Aphids and then transmitted Turnip Yellows Virus, causing infection in germinating canola seedlings which led to significant damage.
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Show Notes
It’s 2024 and we’re looking at similar conditions across a wide portion of the country, particularly in Victoria and South Australia. There is enough soil moisture that self-sown canola will now survive until the sowing window creating the perfect green bridge for both aphids and virus.
To help growers mitigate the risk over the upcoming sowing period, we speak to independent agronomist Craig Davis and research scientist Ben Congdon from WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
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Contact:
Ben Congdon
Senior Research Scientist, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Craig Davis
Independent Agronomist
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GRDC Code: DAW2305-003RTX
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