New Zealand Pinus radiata is susceptible to Western Gall Rust Disease

Authors: J.R. Parmeter Jr, F.J. Newhook
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1967, Issue N.Z.J.For. 12(2) 1967, pp 200-201, Aug 1967
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: Overseas tests have shown that Pinus radiata growing in New Zealand is genetically susceptible to western gall rust, one of the major factors limiting its value as a timber tree in California. The disease is so far absent from New Zealand. Strict quarantine control of imported pine propagating material is essential.