issg Database: Management and Information Links for Dalbergia sissoo

Dalbergia sissoo (tree)

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         Management Information

Preventative measures: Preventing the introduction through strict quarantine and inspection stations is the primary preventative measure. Education of the public on identity, impact, and control of the species is necessary to ensure public support for keeping the species from being introduced. Research and testing on what kind of impact and what invasion potential the species has on the environment will determine if the species can be safely cultivated in the country (Langeland & Stocker, 2001).
Chemical: Herbicide applications to the base of the trunk of D. sissoo is recommended in Florida for control (Langeland & Stocker, 2001). Other chemical applications can be made on the cut stump, basal bark or as a stem injection (PIER, 2006).
Biological: There is no mention in the literature of a host specific organism that is being researched or tested as a biological control agent for D. sissoo, however several species of fungi, insect, and bacteria cause mortality or reduced growth of the tree. Species of fungi that attack and commonly kill Indian rosewood are the genus Fusarium, Ganoderma lucidum, and Phellinus gilvus, all of which attack the root and vascular system (Sharma,et al, 2000). Several defoliating moths, Plecoptra reflexa and Dichomeris eridantis can cause significant biomass reduction in Indian rosewood (Sharma,et al, 2000). Other insect species that attack indian rosewood are Stromartium barbatum, Sinoxylon anale, and Lyctus africanus (Sheikh, 1989).

         Management Resources/Links

1. Langeland, K.A., & Stocker, R.K., 2001, Control of Non-native Plants in Natural Areas of Florida, SP 242, Dept. of Agronomy, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.
        Summary: This article discusses general control options for non-native plants in Florida with a brief notation on chemical control, growth, and dispersal of Dalbergia sissoo.
Available from: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/WG/WG20900.pdf [Accessed on 28 March 2007].
2. Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER), 2006, Dalbergia sissoo, [online database].
        Summary: The PIER website has information on introductions of Dalbergia sissoo on Pacific Islands, along with habitat ecology, description and chemical control.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/dalbergia_sissoo.htm [Accessed on 28 March 2007].
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