Biological control of European frogbit in North America

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European frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, is a free-floating aquatic plant with heart-shaped leaves. Native to Europe and parts of temperate Asia and Africa, this plant is considered invasive due to its socio-economic and environmental impacts. European frogbit was introduced into North America as an ornamental plant and has since spread to…
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CABI works in partnership to step up the fight against invasive Croton scale pest in Grenada

Noreen Francine is a farmer in Grenada benefitting from assistance from CABI.
CABI’s PlantwisePlus programme is working with Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Sandals Foundation to sustainably manage invasive Croton scale which can devastate the Caribbean country’s mango, guava, plums, and soursop crops. Soursop, for instance, is a valued crop in Grenada, a Member Country of CABI, which is used to…
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CABI supports the efforts to fight invasive plant species in British Columbia, Canada

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CABI is supporting the Government of British Columbia in Canada in their fight against a range of invasive plant species thanks to a funding boost of nearly CAD $3 million aimed at protecting the Province’s rich ecosystem and biodiversity. The money is going toward groups, such as regional invasive species…
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New study highlights critical periods for using parasitoids in biological control of brown marmorated stink bug pest

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A study published in the Pest Management Science journal has revealed critical periods for using parasitoids in the biological control of the global brown marmorated stink bug pest which has been threatening kiwifruit crops in China, Italy and Greece. CABI scientists – including those from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture…
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CABI and KEFRI partner to boost landscape restoration and climate resilience

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CABI and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration on landscape conservation, restoration, and climate change mitigation. The partnership will see the two institutions working jointly in several initiatives, particularly managing invasive species and promoting sustainable ecosystems through joint research,…
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Talks reveal insights and steps to help Ethiopia tackle food security and invasive species management challenges

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CABI has engaged in high-level talks with partners from Ethiopia to help the Member Country tackle its food security and invasive species management challenges stemming from crop pests and diseases as well as weeds such as parthenium. Dr Monica Kansiime, Deputy Director, Development and Outreach, Africa, and Dr Negussie Efa…
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