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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Western Australia, Mesquite, Chief weed control officer, G.R.W. Meadly, Aerial spray
Disciplines
Weed Science
First Page Number
157
Last Page Number
157
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
An intensification of the spread of Mesquite in the North-West of the State was reported by the Chief Weed Control Officer of the Department of Agriculture (Mr. G. R. W. Meadly). He stated that a spineless form of this tree had been introduced on certain North-West stations some years ago as it was thought that the plant would provide valuable topfeed in its highly nutritious pods and beans. Unfortunately, the trees had reverted to the spined type and dense thickets had developed in some areas. Approval was recently given for experiments in aerial spraying of these thickets in an attempt to control the pest by chemical means.
Recommended Citation
(1952)
"Mesquite - aerial spray to be tested,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 1:
No.
4, Article 32.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol1/iss4/32