Aspen Bibliography
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Editor
Roy D. Adams
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Aspen Symposium '89 : Proceedings
Volume
General Technical Report NC-140
Publisher
USDA Forest Service North Central Forest Experiment Station
First Page
155
Last Page
162
Publication Date
1990
Abstract
Fifteen hybrid poplar, Populus spp., clones were evaluated for growth, tolerance to defoliation, and suitability for the forest tent caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria. Poplar clones were ranked according to their suitability for M. disstria, as indicated by behavioral and developmental bioassays. Patterns of poplar growth characteristics and M. disstria preference and performance among the 15 clones were used to construct a productivity - suitability matrix. This matrix provides a framework for evaluating insect pest resistance in selected poplar clones and for considering clonal contributions to poplar-M. disstria interactions. The matrix concept and design incorporates both biologically and economically important criteria, and may facilitate similar evaluations for other important pests and crops.
Recommended Citation
Robison, D. J. and Raffa, K. F. 1990. Hybrid popular productivity and suitability for the forest tent caterpillar: a framework of evaluation. Aspen Symposium '89 : Proceedings. General Technical Report NC-140. North Central Forest Experiment Station Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture St. Paul, Minnesota.