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Dallas grass (Paspalum dilatatum) invading cultivated hey grass at the Cedara Research Centre, KwaZulu-Natal. (Photo credit: Khensani Nkuna)

We might underestimate impacts of alien grasses in South Africa due to limited data availability

Alien grasses occurring in South Africa have been associated with negative environmental and socio-economic impact across the globe. Some grasses can increase the intensity and frequency of fires due to their large biomass, and many grass species invade areas such as agricultural land leading to reduced crop yield and quality.

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