Test Plan for the Large-Scale Operations Management Test of Insects and Pathogens for Control of Water Hyacinth in Louisiana.

Abstract

The large-scale operations management test is being conducted in the state of Louisiana, using Cercospora rodmanii Conway, Neochetina eichhorniae Warner, and Sameodes albiguttalis (Warren) for the control of water hyacinth. In-house and contractor groups will be collecting data on the project following the rationale set forth in this test plan. The plan includes a pilot study to determine whether Cercospora is capable of becoming epiphytotic on a large scale from the introduction of small quantities of inoculum, efficacy tests of a commercially prepared formulation of Cercospora, tests of effects of combinations of Cercospora - Neochetina and Cerospora - Sameodes, and supportive studies aimed at enhancing the effects of these agents. Provisions are also made for the extrapolation of results to the development of a management strategy for operational use of effective combinations of agents in areas where water hyacinth is a problem. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA116836

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  • Dana R. Sanders Sr.
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