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Read more about the article Controlling famine weed under elevated CO2: a troubling future ahead?
Famine weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) stands to benefit in terms of both growth and reproduction under elevated CO2 levels. These increases in growth are likely to make the weed less susceptible to herbicides, particularly glyphosate, in the future (Graphic by Blair Cowie).
2020 / News

Controlling famine weed under elevated CO2: a troubling future ahead?

A paper published in the journal Pest Management Science showed that herbicide is likely to become less effective in controlling the invasive famine weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) in the future as CO2 levels rise.

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12 June 2020
Read more about the article Finding the right enemy to control an invasive mealybug
The mealybug Delottococcus aberiae De Lotto (Photo credit: Cristina Navarro-Campos)
2015 / News

Finding the right enemy to control an invasive mealybug

A mealybug (Delottococcus aberiae De Lotto) of southern African origin has recently been noticed in Spain where it causes severe distortions on young citrus fruit.  Since the local natural enemies are ineffective in controlling the mealybug, and farmers rely on chemicals to protect their fruit.

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29 July 2015