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E. camaldulensis is a highly adaptable tree with ability to tolerate extreme conditions such as drought and soil salinity, coupled with prolific seed...
Pongamia pinnata is an evergreen or briefly deciduous, perennial, multipurpose, leguminous shrub or tree reaching 15-25 m in height. Its native range...
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix is a freshwater fish belonging to the order Cypriniformes and the family Cyprinidae (carp). It is native to China and the...
Paspalum botterii is a perennial, caespitose grass native to Mexico, Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean Islands. It is a ruderal species in...
Gallid herpesvirus 1, better known as infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV), is a member of the genus Iltovirus, subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae of...
Following the accidental introduction and initial discovery of H. halys in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, this species has been detected in 41 states...