A review of the biocontrol programmes against aquatic weeds in South Africa
Biological control (biocontrol) against invasive macrophytes is one of the longest standing
programmes in South Africa, initiated in the 1970s against water hyacinth, Pontederia …
programmes in South Africa, initiated in the 1970s against water hyacinth, Pontederia …
H ow on Earth did that get there? Natural and human vectors of aquatic macrophyte global distribution
T Lobato‑de Magalhães, K Murphy, A Efremov… - Hydrobiologia, 2023 - Springer
No previous study has examined the large-scale distributional drivers of the entire global
pool of 3,499 macrophyte species, despite the obvious importance of this for understanding …
pool of 3,499 macrophyte species, despite the obvious importance of this for understanding …
The biological control of aquatic weeds in South Africa: Current status and future challenges
Background: Aquatic ecosystems in South Africa are prone to invasion by several invasive
alien aquatic weeds, most notably, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms …
alien aquatic weeds, most notably, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms …
[PDF][PDF] Invasive alien aquatic plants in South African freshwater ecosystems
South Africa has a long history of managing the establishment and spread of invasive
fioating macrophytes. The past thirty years of research and the implementation of nation …
fioating macrophytes. The past thirty years of research and the implementation of nation …
[PDF][PDF] The extent and effectiveness of alien plant control projects in South Africa
BW van Wilgen, JR Wilson… - … Invasions in South …, 2020 - library.oapen.org
Abstract Since 1995, the South African government has spent at least ZAR 15 billion
(unadjusted for infiation; approximately USD1 billion) on alien plant control operations …
(unadjusted for infiation; approximately USD1 billion) on alien plant control operations …
The alien invasive yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus L.) in Argentinian wetlands: assessing geographical distribution through different data sources
The yellow flag, Iris pseudacorus L.(Iridaceae) is an emergent perennial wetland plant
native to the Palearctic region and has been dispersed worldwide as an ornamental plant. In …
native to the Palearctic region and has been dispersed worldwide as an ornamental plant. In …
Climatic suitability and compatibility of the invasive Iris pseudacorus L.(Iridaceae) in the Southern Hemisphere: Considerations for biocontrol
G Minuti, I Stiers, JA Coetzee - Biological Control, 2022 - Elsevier
Iris pseudacorus L.(Iridaceae) is an emergent macrophyte native to Europe, North Africa and
western Asia. Considered invasive in wetland habitats around the world, this species is now …
western Asia. Considered invasive in wetland habitats around the world, this species is now …
Germination Response of the Freshwater Invasive Iris pseudacorus to Brackish and Marine Salinity as Well as Implications for Coastal Invasion
HM Thomson, N Shackelford, MA Gilbert, TG Gerwing - Wetlands, 2024 - Springer
Clarifying the conditions in which a species can germinate helps elucidate dispersal and
establishment patterns. Conventionally considered a freshwater species, evidence indicates …
establishment patterns. Conventionally considered a freshwater species, evidence indicates …
Citizen science improves the known and potential distribution of a strong wetland invader: Implications for niche modeling and invasion management
P Gervazoni, G Minuti, D Fuentes-Rodriguez… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Invasive alien species are one of the main causes of biodiversity loss and ecosystem
alteration. Obtaining up-to-date occurrence records and accurate invasion risk maps has …
alteration. Obtaining up-to-date occurrence records and accurate invasion risk maps has …
The regulation of alien species in South Africa
JRU Wilson, S Kumschick - South African Journal of Science, 2024 - sajs.co.za
A key global change challenge is to significantly reduce the risks of alien taxa causing
harmful impacts without compromising the rights of citizens. As part of efforts to address this …
harmful impacts without compromising the rights of citizens. As part of efforts to address this …