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Project Summary: Scoping study of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tea tree oil plantations
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Published: 12 Oct 2020
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This project summary outlines the backgrounds, objectives, research and expected outcomes of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tea Tree oil plantations scoping study. The aim of this study is to collect as much relevant information from various sources to be able to describe current practices, key challenges and future options for the sustainable management of invertebrate pests in tea tree plantations.
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