Cumber R. A. 1953. Investigations into yellow-leaf disease of Phormium. Part IV: Experimental induction of yellow-leaf condition in Phormium tenax Forst. by the insect vector Oliarus atkinsoni. One of a series of 5 papers summarizing research into yellow-leaf disease. New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology 34(A, Supp. 1): 31-40
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The original experimental work, showing that the condition may be induced by insect feeding, is described. Subsequent experiments detailed showing that Oliarus atkinsoni transmits a "virus", rather than injects toxic substances.
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Investigations into yellow-leaf disease of Phormium. Part IV: Experimental induction of yellow-leaf condition in Phormium tenax Forst. by the insect vector Oliarus atkinsoni. One of a series of 5 papers summarizing research into yellow-leaf disease
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