Information about the geographic distribution of agricultural pests is the basis for all pest-related agricultural and environmental protection policies. However, often the pest's records are incomplete and uncertain. Even with limitations, the pest records are needed for any country to organize a...
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Lopes-da-Silva, M.; Sanches, M. M.; Stancioli, A. R.; Alves, G.; Sugayama, R.
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Scientific Research Publishing, Irvine, USA
Citation
Agricultural Sciences, 2014, 5, 7, pp 634-646
In September 2013, the European Commission published a proposal for a Regulation on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. The proposal aims to address the threat of invasive alien species comprehensively, minimising and mitigating their impacts on...
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Djeddour, D.; Shaw, R.
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University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Proceedings of the XIV International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 2-7 March 2014, 2014, pp 129-134
This proceedings contains abstracts of papers focusing on the temporal and spatial trends, drivers and pathways and impacts of biological invasions. The impact of climate change on biological invasions is discussed and information on the biotic and abiotic control of alien species are presented....
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Uludağ, A.; Yazlik, A.; Jabran, K.; Türkseven, S.; Starfinger, A.
Publisher
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
Citation
8th International Conference on Biological Invasions: from understanding to action, 3-8 November 2014, Antalya, Turkey. Proceedings, 2014, pp xvi + 279 pp.
This proceedings contains 20 papers focusing on the current situation and dangers posed by ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) invasion in Germany. The ragweed situation in neighbouring countries are presented and the various methods used in the control of this invasive weed are highlighted. New...
Author(s)
Starfinger, U.; Sölter, U.; Verschwele, A.
Publisher
Julius Kühn Institut, Bundesforschungsinstitut für Kulturpflanzen, Quedlinburg, Germany
Citation
Julius-Kühn-Archiv, 2014, No.445, pp 165 pp.
As part of a wider intent to develop a plant sentinel network involving botanic gardens and arboreta throughout New Zealand, we undertook a study of host-herbivore relationships in the pinetum of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Such a network could greatly assist with risk assessments and...
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Redlich, S.; Clemens, J.; Pendrigh, D.; Godsoe, W.; Bader, M.; Teulon, D.; Brockerhoff, E. G.
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Botanic Gardens Conservation International, Richmond, UK
Citation
Proceedings of the Fifth Global Botanic Gardens Congress, 20-26 October 2013, Dunedin, New Zealand, 2013, pp 1-3
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Hansen, R.; Sullivan, M.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, Hilo, USA
Citation
Proceedings of the XIII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA, 11-16 September, 2011, 2013, pp 462
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Peterson, P.; Fowler, S.; Merrett, M.; Barrett, P.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, Hilo, USA
Citation
Proceedings of the XIII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA, 11-16 September, 2011, 2013, pp 458
Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King and H. Robinson (Asteraceae), commonly known as Siam weed, is a notorious agricultural and environmental weed, and can cause allergenic effects in humans and health impacts if cattle consume the weed. In preliminary roadside distribution surveys conducted in...
Author(s)
Rezaul Karim, S. M.
Publisher
ARC-Plant Protection Research Institute, Pretoria, South Africa
Citation
Proceedings of the Eighth International Workshop on Biological Control and Management of Chromolaena odorata and Other Eupatorieae, 1-2 November 2010, Nairobi, Kenya, 2013, pp 44-47
Weeds are known to reduce crop yield, their entry to a country, therefore, must be prevented Weeds are also known as invasive alien plant species. They have bilogical characters that support their behaviour. Those characters specified by many scientists were integrated to identify them. The...
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Tjitrosoedirdjo, S.; Setyawati, T.; Susmianto, A.; Subyakto, A.; Irianto, R.; Witt, A.
Publisher
Weed Science Society of Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
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The role of weed science in supporting food security by 2020. Proceedings of the 24th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, Bandung, Indonesia, October 22-25, 2013, 2013, pp 68-115
This proceedings contains papers focusing on the recent changes in weed science research and practice that are targeting improved food quality and production security. Topics covered include: (1) sustainable weed management in, (2) weed solution for, (3) threats and risks within, and (4) economics...
Author(s)
Bakar, B. H.; Kurniadie, D.; Tjitrosoedirdjo, S.
Publisher
Weed Science Society of Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
Citation
The role of weed science in supporting food security by 2020. Proceedings of the 24th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, Bandung, Indonesia, October 22-25, 2013, 2013, pp xxi + 662 pp.