Tree response and mountain pine beetle attack preference, reproduction, and emergence timing in mixed whitebark and lodgepole pines

Barbara J. Bentz; Celia Boone; Kenneth F. Raffa

doi:10.1111/afe.12124

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Tree response and mountain pine beetle attack preference, reproduction, and emergence timing in mixed whitebark and lodgepole pines

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Barbara J. Bentz, Celia Boone, Kenneth F. Raffa

Year:

2015

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12124

Source:

Forest and Agriculture Entomology. 17(4): 421-432.

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Abstract

Mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) is an important disturbance agent in Pinus ecosystems of western North America, historically causing significant tree mortality. Most recorded outbreaks have occurred in mid elevation lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta). In warm years, tree mortality also occurs at higher elevations in mixed species stands.

Keywords

bark beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae, monoterpene, Pinus albicaulis, Pinus contorta, tree defence

Citation

Bentz, Barbara J.; Boone, Celia; Raffa, Kenneth F. 2015. Tree response and mountain pine beetle attack preference, reproduction, and emergence timing in mixed whitebark and lodgepole pines. Forest and Agriculture Entomology. 17(4): 421-432.