A catalogue of natural enemies of invasive alien plants in South Africa: classical biological control agents considered, released and established, exotic natural …

C Zachariades - African Entomology, 2021 - journals.co.za
A catalogue of natural enemies considered and released as biological control (biocontrol)
agents against invasive alien plants in South Africa has been maintained for many years …

An introduction to the fourth decadal review of biological control of invasive alien plants in South Africa (2011–2020)

ID Paterson, A Den Breeÿen, GD Martin… - African …, 2021 - journals.co.za
This special issue is the fourth decadal review of biological control of invasive alien plants
(biocontrol of weeds) in South Africa, following those published in 1991, 1999 and 2011 …

Reproductive Ecology of the Invasive Alien Shrub Pyracantha angustifolia in the Grassland Biome, South Africa

LD Adams, D Giovannoni, VR Clark, SL Steenhuisen… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Knowledge on reproductive traits of problematic invasive alien plants, such as the woody
invasive shrub Pyracantha angustifolia of temperate Chinese origin, can help better manage …

The alien plants that threaten South Africa's mountain ecosystems

K Canavan, S Canavan, VR Clark, O Gwate… - Land, 2021 - mdpi.com
The six major mountain ranges in South Africa support critically important ecosystem
services—notably water production—and are rich in biodiversity and endemism. These …

Efforts towards engaging communities to promote the benefits of biological control research and implementation in South Africa

KN Weaver, MP Hill, MJ Byrne, P Ivey - African Entomology, 2021 - journals.co.za
In the last decade, biological control in South Africa has evolved from a classical applied
science, allied to an extension service, to a more community engagement-based activity …

First record of Robinia hispida L.(Fabaceae) in South Africa

G Chikowore, PSR Weyl, GD Martin - Biological Invasions, 2024 - Springer
The shrub, Robinia hispida L., commonly known as the bristly locust, is a native to
southeastern United States. It has, however, expanded its range within North America, and …

[PDF][PDF] Invasive alien plants in the montane areas of South Africa: impacts and management options

K Canavan, S Canavan, VR Clark… - Ieva Misiune Daniel …, 2022 - library.oapen.org
Mountains in South Africa (SA) support critically important ecosystem services (ES)–notably
water production–and are exceptionally rich in floral and faunal biodiversity and endemics …

Distribution and impact of the Asian seed beetle, Megabruchidius tonkineus (Pic, 1904)(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) on Gleditsia triacanthos L. seeds in …

SE Salgado, GD Martin - African Entomology, 2023 - scielo.org.za
ABSTRACT Honey locust, Gleditsia triacanthos (Fabaceae) is a fast-growing deciduous tree
native to North America. The tree has been introduced worldwide and has become invasive …