Impact of Cameraria ohridella on Aesculus hippocastanum growth and long-term effects of trunk injection with pesticides
2019
Jagiełło, Radosław | Walczak, Urszula | Iszkuło, Grzegorz | Karolewski, Piotr | Baraniak, Edward | Giertych, Marian J.
Defoliation caused annually by Cameraria ohridella has a considerable impact on the general condition of horse chestnut trees. We investigated the consequences of tree endotherapy against this insect. Wood samples, leaves and insect specimens were collected ten years after the treatment (injection) with pesticides. Insect invasion was manifested in all investigated trees by distinct radial growth depression. Treatment resulted in a growth upturn, while non-treated trees maintained decreased growth. The overall foliage infestation level was lower in treated trees, but pupal mass and potential fecundity of insect females were not affected. Our study revealed a long-lasting, positive effect of endotherapy on trees’ appearance and growth.
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