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Weed interference reduces yield of coppiced tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Weed interference reduces yield of coppiced tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) <jats:p> The effects of weeds on the oil yield of tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden and Betche) Cheel, were examined in 6 field experiments. Tea tree is grown in plantations as a coppice crop, being annually harvested for its leaf oil. Plots were maintained with and without weed control between successive harvests. Weed interference significantly reduced leaf biomass yield of regrowth tea tree in 5 of 6 experiments, with a mean yield loss of 25%. Yield losses ranged from 9 to 47%, and these were correlated with weed biomass remaining at harvest. Weed interference did not significantly affect leaf oil concentration, or its chemical composition.</jats:p> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture CrossRef

Weed interference reduces yield of coppiced tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture , Volume 40 (8): 1157 – Jan 1, 2000

Weed interference reduces yield of coppiced tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)


Abstract

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The effects of weeds on the oil yield of tea tree,
Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden and Betche) Cheel, were
examined in 6 field experiments. Tea tree is grown in plantations as a coppice
crop, being annually harvested for its leaf oil. Plots were maintained with
and without weed control between successive harvests. Weed interference
significantly reduced leaf biomass yield of regrowth tea tree in 5 of 6
experiments, with a mean yield loss of 25%. Yield losses ranged from 9
to 47%, and these were correlated with weed biomass remaining at
harvest. Weed interference did not significantly affect leaf oil
concentration, or its chemical composition.</jats:p>

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0816-1089
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10.1071/ea00021
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Abstract

<jats:p> The effects of weeds on the oil yield of tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden and Betche) Cheel, were examined in 6 field experiments. Tea tree is grown in plantations as a coppice crop, being annually harvested for its leaf oil. Plots were maintained with and without weed control between successive harvests. Weed interference significantly reduced leaf biomass yield of regrowth tea tree in 5 of 6 experiments, with a mean yield loss of 25%. Yield losses ranged from 9 to 47%, and these were correlated with weed biomass remaining at harvest. Weed interference did not significantly affect leaf oil concentration, or its chemical composition.</jats:p>

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Australian Journal of Experimental AgricultureCrossRef

Published: Jan 1, 2000

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