Publication Date
2022
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Brassica rapa (turnips). Turnips along with ‘Swedes’ (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) are members of the brassica or crucifer family which also includes cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, radish and Brussels sprouts. The edible portion is called a 'root’ but is the enlarged base of the stem. They are biennial plants grown commercially as annuals. The species also includes ‘wild turnip’ which is an annual, weedy form of the vegetable turnip.
Number of Pages
3
Keywords
Brassica rapa, turnip, weed risk, assessment, biosecurity, Western Australia
Disciplines
Biosecurity | Weed Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2022), Brassica rapa - environmental weed risk assessment 2022. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_wra/7
