Campuloclinium macrocephalum (Pompom weed) Pompom weed is an ornamental perennial herb, native to South and Central America and Mexico, that has become a serious invasive weed in South Africa. Field surveys conducted in Argentina revealed the presence of potential biocontrol agents. Two insect species and one pathogen...
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Solanum elaeagnifolium (Silverleaf nightshade) This weed is distributed in a wide range of habitats and latitudes. Locally, it is considered to be a noxious weed and, worldwide, as one of the worst invasive weeds. The need for plant management...
Pontederia crassipes (Water hyacinth) Water hyacinth is a floating and perennial plant, of high ornamental value. It was introduced worldwide from South America. It is currently considered one of the most invasive aquatic species due to its rapid growth and high dispersal capacity. From the beginning of...
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator weed) Alternanthera philoxeroides is an amphibian plant native to South America. It is considered a weed of agroecosystems and natural ecosystems in Argentina and in over 30 countries where it produces enormous damage. Different management strategies are used worldwide, from chemical to biological...