Effective Control of Manchurian Rice
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About this tender
Overview The Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ) is seeking to fill key knowledge gaps about the physiology, growth, and viability of the rhizomes of Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia, MWR) in New Zealand, in order to increase the efficacy of treatment and shorten the timeframe required to eliminate infestations of this harmful weed. Purpose The project aims to increase the efficacy of treatment for MWR infestations and shorten the timeframe required to eliminate them. Objectives The research seeks to understand: What makes MWR rhizomes so tolerant to herbicide treatment What factors determine how well herbicides translocate to the rhizomes How long sites need to be monitored for regrowth How excavated rhizome material can be safely disposed of Scope The scope includes: Collection of rhizome material from sites in New Zealand Growth, examination, and manipulation of the material in a laboratory Testing of biosecure disposal methods Enquiries Contact: Anna Lee Phone: 04 894 2605
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