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A Survey Of Citrus Plantings In Western Australia, Frank Melville

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE development of the citrus industry in Western Australia has been determined by the requirements of the local market and there is no reason to suppose that this will not continue to be the controlling factor.

Citrus Red Scale Control, G D. Rimes

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE RED SCALE (Aonidiella aurantii Masc.) is widely distributed throughout the world and is a serious pest in countries with semi-arid climates such as California, South Africa, Palestine and Australia.

The home of the pest is probably China, but it has been known in Australia for over 70 years and it was introduced into North America from the continent.

Citrus Rootstocks : An Evaluation For New And Replant Areas, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Widespread decline of citrus orchards in Western Australia associated with Phytophthora root rot, citrus eelworm and other factors has prompted investigation of various citrus rootstocks.

Trifoliata and Troyer citrange are most suitable for replant areas.

Wider use of these and of other stocks such as sweet orange is advocated for new plantings.