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DISTRIBUTION AND NATURAL ENEMY COMPLEX OF ROSEAU CANE SCALE IN VIETNAM - CONTINUATION

Objective

To discover and characterize natural enemies of the invasive roseau cane scale (RCS) and determine their natural distribution range in Asia (particularly Vietnam); and characterize their association with host plant genotype differences that may be related to scale insect colonization success. RCS is native to NE Asia and has become invasive along the US Gulf Coast, contributing to coastal erosion and silting of navigation channels. ARS and APHIS are coordinating efforts with US and Asian cooperators to find a biological control solution that can help manage the invasive scale.

Investigators
HOELMER K A; THI DAO H; WANG X
Institution
Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit
Start date
2022
End date
2023
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
8010-22000-033-073A
Accession number
443021
https://www.ars.usda.gov/research/project/?accnNo=443021