Guidance document for Rapid Ohia Death: background for the 2017-2019 ROD Strategic Response Plan

L. Loope; Flint F. Hughes; L. Keith; T. Harrington; R. Hauff; J.B. Friday; C. Ewing; G. Bennett; P. Cannon; C. Atkinson; C. Martin; M. Melzer

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Guidance document for Rapid Ohia Death: background for the 2017-2019 ROD Strategic Response Plan

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Authors:

L. Loope, Flint F. Hughes, L. Keith, T. Harrington, R. Hauff, J.B. Friday, C. Ewing, G. Bennett, P. Cannon, C. Atkinson, C. Martin, M. Melzer

Year:

2016

Type:

Miscellaneous

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

University of Hawaii: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources

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Abstract

This document provides a summary of the current state of knowledge regarding Ceratocystis-induced Rapid Ohia Death and an initial presentation and analysis of the options to manage the disease. It also provides essential background information for use in development and refinement of a response plan.

Keywords

Hawaii, Invasive pathogens, Ceratocystis, Ohia, Metrosideros polymorpha

Citation

Loope, L.; Hughes, F.; Keith, L.; Harrington, T.; Hauff, R.; Friday, J.B.; Ewing, C.; Bennett, G.; Cannon, P.; Atkinson, C.; Martin, C.; Melzer, M. 2016. Guidance document for Rapid Ohia Death: background for the 2017-2019 ROD Strategic Response Plan. University of Hawaii: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. 62 p.