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 …
[HTML][HTML] Know thy enemy: Investigating genetic contributions from putative parents of invasive Nymphaea mexicana hybrids in South Africa as part of efforts to develop …
Hybridisation of alien invasive plants complicates efforts to develop biological control,
because variations in the genetic makeup of the target plant can impact the survival of host …
because variations in the genetic makeup of the target plant can impact the survival of host …
Distribution and host preference of a potential biocontrol agent with a new association for the alien water lily Nymphaea mexicana in South Africa
Although classical biological control makes use of natural enemies from the native range of
an invasive alien species, there are occurrences in which species in the invaded range …
an invasive alien species, there are occurrences in which species in the invaded range …
Love at first bite? Pre-release surveys reveal a novel association between a native weevil and the invasive Nymphaea mexicana Zuccarini (Nymphaeaceae) in South …
MK ReicTC, MP Hill, JA Coetzee - African Entomology, 2023 - scielo.org.za
Classical biological control aims to suppress alien invasive plant populations by introducing
host-specific natural enemies from the native range. This relies on the assumption that …
host-specific natural enemies from the native range. This relies on the assumption that …
The importance of multigeneration host specificity testing: rejection of a potential biocontrol agent of Nymphaea mexicana (Nymphaeaceae) in South Africa
Classical biological control utilizes natural enemies of invasive non-native plants imported
from their native range to manage problematic populations. However, a potential biological …
from their native range to manage problematic populations. However, a potential biological …