Skeleton Weed Program 2023-24: Annual report to Grain Growers

Authors

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

Publication Date

2024

Publisher

Government of Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

Skeleton weed is a major pest of grain crops and can significantly reduce grain crop yields by competing for moisture and nutrients (mainly nitrogen), due to its deep perennial root system. Skeleton weed is a declared plant in WA under section 22 of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act (2007) and is assigned to control category 2 (Eradication) for the whole of the State, except in the Narembeen and Yilgarn Shires, where it is category 3 (Management).

Number of Pages

10

Keywords

skeleton weed control, western australia, biosecurity

Disciplines

Agricultural Science | Plant Sciences

Recommended Citation

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia. (2024), Skeleton Weed Program 2023-24: Annual report to Grain Growers. Government of Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_publishedrpts/57

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