Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit (commonly known as leucaena) is a leguminous
species of the family Fabaceae and a native of Mexico and Central America. It is often …

The occurrence and spread of invasive woody species are a truly global phenomenon, but
tropical regions seem to be particularly vulnerable due to high rates of soil degradation in …

Abstract Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit (Fabaceae) is widely used to regenerate
degraded landscapes in tropical and subtropical regions and serves as a protein source for …

Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit (Fabaceae) is a typical'conflict species', possessing
both useful and damaging attributes, that has become naturalized in several countries …

Understanding plant demography and plant response to herbivory is critical to the selection
of effective weed biological control agents. We adopt the metaphor of 'filters' to suggest how …

Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) is widely recognized in many countries as a
commercially valuable plant, particularly when used as a nutritious fodder in subtropical and …

Plant species invasiveness is frequently associated with rapid proliferation and production of
seeds that can persist in the soil for long periods of time. Leucaena leucocephala …

Hybridization events can generate additional genetic diversity upon which natural selection
can act and at times enhance invasiveness of the species. Invasive tree species are a …

An endophagous seed predator, Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus (Coleoptera:
Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae), utilizes Neotropical Leucaena (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae). One …

Studies have shown that fruits of plants from the Fabaceae family harbour a diverse
community of herbivorous insects and their natural enemies. Despite this observation, we …