Evaluation of fungal pathogens for biological control of Navua sedge
CABI is evaluating two fungal pathogens as potential biological control agents for Navua sedge, an invasive weed that threatens agriculture and biodiversity in northern Queensland, Australia. The project investigates the biology and host specificity of these fungi to assess their safety and effectiveness for long-term weed management.
Harmonizing quarantine pest lists for a ASEAN Pest Database
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states face challenges in managing quarantine pest-related information due to fragmented data systems, inconsistent assessment methods, and limited coordination among National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs). These gaps hinder timely responses to emerging pest threats and complicate regional efforts in evidence-based pest management.…
Strengthening taxonomy and plant health diagnostics across ASEAN
Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, yet this biodiversity is increasingly threatened by invasive pests, diseases and environmental pressures. Limited capacity in classification (taxonomy) and diagnostics of pests and diseases have further consequences on biodiversity conservation, compliance with international agreements and access to regional and global…
Lantana camara emerges as the most widespread invasive plant in eastern and southern Africa
Lantana camara has emerged as the most widespread invasive plant species in eastern and southern Africa, according to CABI-led roadside surveys that recorded 708 non-native species across 11 countries. The inventory provides a vital baseline for invasive species management and policy.
CABI signs Host Country Agreement with Ethiopia
CABI has signed a Host Country Agreement with Ethiopia, marking a major milestone that deepens collaboration and strengthens efforts to support the country’s agricultural transformation through plant health, digital agriculture, and sustainable value‑chain development.
Invasive prickly pear pest Opuntia stricta could cost sub-Saharan Africa USD 307 billion over the next 50 years
CABI-led research published in the journal Biological Invasions suggests that the invasive prickly pear pest Opuntia stricta could cost sub-Saharan Africa USD 307 billion in lost livestock production over the next 50 years. The authors argue that current costs associated with the “loss” of forage growing under and near O.…