Computer simulation of white pine blister rust epidemics

Geral McDonald; Raymond J. Hoff; William R. Wykoff

doi:10.2737/INT-RP-258

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Computer simulation of white pine blister rust epidemics

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Authors:

Geral McDonald, Raymond J. Hoff, William R. Wykoff

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-RP-258

Source:

Res. Pap. INT-RP-258. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 136 p.

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Abstract

A simulation of white pine blister rust is described in both word and mathematical models. The objective of this first generation simulation was to organize and analyze the available epidemiological knowledge to produce a foundation for integrated management of this destructive rust of 5-needle pines. Verification procedures and additional research needs are also discussed.

Keywords

computer simulation of epidemics, integrated pest management, Cronartium ribicola, Pinus monticola, deployment of resistance

Citation

McDonald, Geral I.; Hoff, Raymond J.; Wykoff, William R. 1981. Computer simulation of white pine blister rust epidemics. I. Model formulation. Res. Pap. INT-RP-258. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 136 p.