Short communication. A review on the efficacy tests and risk analyses conducted on Chondrostereum purpureum, a potential biocontrol agent, in Finland

  • J. Hantula Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Research Unit
  • L. Hamberg Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Research Unit
  • H. Vartiamäki Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Research Unit
  • K. Korhonen Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Research Unit
  • A. Uotila University of Helsinki, Hyytiälä Forestry Field Station
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5424/fs/2012212-02197

Abstract

Hardwood sprouting is a problem in forest regeneration areas, under electric lines, on roadsides and railways. In Finland, isolates of Chondrostereum purpureum were screened by field experiments for their efficiency to control sprouting. The proportion of dead stumps with the best isolates exceeded 80% on birch (Betula pendula and B. pubescens), and C. purpureum was also found to affect the sprouting of aspen (Populus tremula) and rowan (Sorbus aucuparia). The risks of C. purpureum based biocontrol were evaluated by population genetic analysis. It showed that C. purpureum is a geographically undifferentiated species that does not reproduce clonally. The risk of infection of non-target trees was found to be highest in early spring. These findings suggest that the risks of using C. purpureum in biocontrol are small.

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Published
2012-07-20
How to Cite
Hantula, J., Hamberg, L., Vartiamäki, H., Korhonen, K., & Uotila, A. (2012). Short communication. A review on the efficacy tests and risk analyses conducted on Chondrostereum purpureum, a potential biocontrol agent, in Finland. Forest Systems, 21(2), 343-347. https://doi.org/10.5424/fs/2012212-02197
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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2012)
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