Sclerotium rolfsii in Industrial Hemp
Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne pathogen with a wide host range that can persist in soil for long periods.
Published: 12 Dec 2014
Publication Code: 14-121
Author(s): RIRDC
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Riberry is a pear-shaped fruit, 12-15 millimetres in length, with a striking red/cerise colour that fades to pink when cooked.
It is native to sub-tropical areas of Queensland and New South Wales. Wild harvest has been replaced by cultivation, with several plantations on the north coast of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.