Author(s)
Muniappan, R.; Reddy, G. V. P.
Publisher
Indian Society of Weed Science, Jabalpur, India
Citation
25th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, Hyderabad, India, 13-16 October 2015. Proceedings, Volume II (oral papers), 2015, pp 39
Author(s)
Shrestha, B. B.; Nirmala Paudel; Sushmita Paude
Publisher
Indian Society of Weed Science, Jabalpur, India
Citation
25th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, Hyderabad, India, 13-16 October 2015. Proceedings, Volume II (oral papers), 2015, pp 37
Mikania micrantha (Asteraceae) commonly known as mikania, is a major invasive alien plant (IAP) in the tropical humid agricultural and forest zones of the Asia-Pacific region. This fast-growing Neotropical vine is able to smother plants in agricultural ecosystems, agroforestry and natural habitats, ...
Author(s)
Ellison, C. A.; Day, M. D.; Witt, A.
Publisher
University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Citation
Proceedings of the XIV International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 2-7 March 2014, 2014, pp 135-141
Several biological control agents were imported and released in Guam for the control of siamweed (Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & H.E. Robins), ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt), and the giant sensitive weed (Mimosa diplotricha C. Wright ex Sauvalle). Substantial control of C. odorata was...
Author(s)
Reddy, G. V. P.; Remolona, J. E.; Legdesog, C. M.; McNassar, G. J.
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 224-229
Mikania micrantha Kunth (Asteraceae), mikania or mile-a-minute, is a neotropical plant species now found in all lowland provinces of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and all major islands of Fiji. The weed invades plantations and cropping areas, thereby reducing productivity and threatening food security of...
Author(s)
Day, M. D.; Kawi, A. P.; Fidelis, J.; Tunabuna, A.; Orapa, W.; Swamy, B.; Ratutini, J.; Saul-Maora, J.; Dewhurst, C. F.
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 211-217
Author(s)
Gibson, R.; Hinz, H. L.; Schwarzländer, 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 173
Author(s)
McConnachie, A. J.
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 160
Mikania micrantha or mile-a-minute is a fast growing Neotropical vine found throughout much of Asia and the Pacific, invading small subsistence farms as well as plantations. In 2006, a biocontrol project, funded by the Australian Government and managed by the Queensland Government, commenced in...
Author(s)
Day, M. D.; Kawi, A.; Tunabuna, A.; Fidelis, J.; Swamy, B.; Ratutuni, J.; Saul-Maora, J.; Dewhurst, C. F.; Orapa, W.
Publisher
Weed Science Society of Pakistan, Department of Weed Science, Peshawar, Pakistan
Citation
Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 2012, 18, Special Issue, pp 169-179
Lagascea mollis (=Nocca mollis (Cav.) Jacq. commonly known as Velvet weed or Silk leaf weed) is native of Tropical Central America and is an invasive annual herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is found to occur in most parts of the country, grows on cultivated land and in pastures along...
Publisher
Society for Biocontrol Advancement, Bengaluru, India
Citation
Journal of Biological Control, 2012, 26, 3, pp 285-287
Mikania micrantha or mile-a-minute is a fast growing Neotropical vine found throughout much of Asia and the Pacific, invading small subsistence farms as well as plantations. In 2006, a biocontrol project, funded by the Australian Government and managed by the Queensland Government, commenced in...
Author(s)
Day, M. D.; Kawi, A.; Tunabuna, A.; Fidelis, J.; Swamy, B.; Ratutuni, J.; Saul-Maora, J.; Dewhurst, C. F.; Orapa, W.
Publisher
Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society, Cairns, Australia
Citation
23rd Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference. Volume 1: weed management in a changing world, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 26-29 September 2011, 2011, pp 146-153