Date of Award
2004
Document Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
Masters of Science (Research)
Department
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
First Advisor
Dr Noel Mulligan
Abstract
The rapidly expanding cut foliage industry in the southwest of Ireland aims to satisfy the demands of an exacting market requiring quality stems for use in the manufacture of flower and foliage bouquets.
The studies identified, in detail, the type of weed pests that cause problems for growers of cultivated foliage crops and examined current weed control practice. Residual herbicides with potential for use within the sector were screened and trials were set up in a number of important foliage species.
Recommendations on weed management regimes based on the findings from these trials and economic criteria are presented for Paeony Roses, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Eucalyptus perreniana, Eucalyptus moorei, Erica veichii and two cultivars of Hypericum.
General recommendations are made based on results taken from individual trials.
Recommended Citation
Houlihan, Tom, "An Investigation of Weed Pest Problems in the Emerging Foliage Industry in Kerry" (2004). Theses [online].
Available at: https://sword.cit.ie/allthe/797
Access Level
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Coverage
July 2024