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Rapid ohia death (Ceratocystis wilt of ohia)

Author:
Friday, James B., Keith, Lisa, Hughes, Flint
Title:
Rapid ohia death (Ceratocystis wilt of ohia)
Year:
2015
Pages:
3
Subject:
Ohia Metrosideros polymorpha Fungi Hawaii
Summary:
The authors report of the vascular wilt fungus Ceratocystis fimbriata that is killing mature ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) in forests and residential areas of the Puna and Hilo districts of Hawaii Island. The affected trees turn yellowish (chlorotic) and then brownish within days to weeks.
URL:
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PD-107.pdf
Date:
2015 June
Collection:
Monographs