Read more about the article Is it possible to predict pest interceptions?
Examples of arthropods detected on imported kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) in South Africa. Anti-clockwise from top: Frankliniella intonsa (Thripidae), Tuckerella japonica (Tuckerellidae), Brevipalpus sp. (Tenuipalpidae) and Oribatida (two species). Figure reproduced from Faulkner et al. 2020, supplied by D. Saccaggi.

Is it possible to predict pest interceptions?

Is there a way to predict which imported agricultural products are most likely to carry a pest? This question was tackled by former C∙I∙B student, Davina Saccaggi, in a recent paper in Ecological Applications.

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Read more about the article Understanding the past, present, and future to guide restoration
Long-leafed acacia (Acacia longifolia) is one of the many species of invasive alien trees that have invaded riparian zones in the Western Cape. Successful eradication of such species should be guided by context-specific planning strategies to ensure that specific challenges are mitigated, particularly in areas where resources are limited. (Photo by Nicola du Plessis)

Understanding the past, present, and future to guide restoration

A new study by Stellenbosch University researchers shows that a lack of funding, poor communication among stakeholders and inadequate knowledge are the major barriers to successful restoration of riparian zones in the Global South.

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Read more about the article Towards a framework for conceptualizing and managing invasive forest pathogens
Figure 2: A proposed framework of the invasion process for forest pathogens.

Towards a framework for conceptualizing and managing invasive forest pathogens

A recent study published in Current Forestry Reports and co-authored by C∙I∙B Core Team members had a closer look at the challenges scientists face when studying microorganisms as invasive species.

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