ISHS Acta Horticulturae 201: Manipulation of Ethylene Responses in Horticulture, XXII IHC
CONTROL OF BROADLEAF MISTLETOE (PHORADENDRON TOMENTOSUM) WITH DORMANT SEASON ETHEPHON SPRAYS |
| Authors: | Daryl C. Joyce, K. Rein, Alison M. Berry, M. S. Reid |
| Abstract:
Application of ethephon (2-chloroethyl phosphonic acid) to plants of broadleaf mistletoe (Phoradendron tomentosum) infesting deciduous landscape trees induced abscission of leaves and branchlets. At the highest concentrations tested (2% active ingredient) all the branchlets fell of within 75 days of the application. Even after a further 150 days, little regrowth was apparent. The practical implications of this study are discussed. | |
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