Integrated biological control of Sclerotinia minor root rot of pyrethrum crops.

除虫菊类作物菌核病小根腐病的综合生物防治。塔斯马尼亚是天然除虫菊酯的全球主要供应商，生产世界需求的25%。然而，该行业存在一个主要问题，即小核盘菌，目前的化学治疗昂贵，提供的效果有限。该项目的目的是制定长期的综合防治措施，特别是通过在种植中应用针对小斑潜蝇的生防剂。它还将研究可能的间歇性作物对真菌的生物杀灭，以及其他综合防治措施。其意义/结果将是提高该行业的作物生产率，提高与海外生产商的竞争力，并减少对化学杀虫剂的依赖。

Integrated biological control of Sclerotinia minor root rot of pyrethrum crops. Tasmania is a major global supplier of natural pyrethrum, producing 25% of the world's requirements. However the industry has a major problem with Sclerotinia minor, current chemical treatment being expensive and providing limited effectiveness. The aim of this project is to develop long term integrated control measures for this disease, particularly by the application of biological control agents targeting S. minor at planting. It will also examine possible break-crops biocidal to the fungus, and other integrated control measures. The significance/outcomes will be improved crop productivity to the industry, improved competitiveness with overseas producers and reduced dependence on chemical pesticides.