How do I select grass varieties tolerant to pasture dieback?
This fact sheet provides research-based knowledge to help producers make informed decisions regarding the relative tolerance and susceptibility of grass pastures to pasture dieback caused by pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei).
The information in this fact sheet summarises current conclusions from various field trials and glasshouse screening trials.
These on going trials are evaluating the performance of different pasture species alongside mealybug-induced pasture dieback in a range of growing conditions.
Observations by trained pasture agronomists in commercial paddock situations have also been incorporated. As additional data is collected, further updates will be produced
