Biology, distribution and management of the globally invasive weed Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav (silverleaf nightshade): A global review of current and future …

J Roberts, S Florentine - Weed Research, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav (silverleaf nightshade) is a deep‐rooted, multi‐stemmed,
perennial, herbaceous woody plant that has been observed to threaten agricultural and …

Streamlining Agroecological Management of Invasive Plant Species: The Case of Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav

A Tataridas, P Kanatas, I Travlos - Diversity, 2022 - mdpi.com
The increased demand for the adoption of sustainable practices to protect agroecosystems
is challenged by the introduction and dominance of invasive plant species (IPS). The …

Local adaptation to continuous mowing makes the noxious weed Solanum elaeagnifolium a superweed candidate by improving fitness and defense traits

J Chavana, S Singh, A Vazquez, B Christoffersen… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
The role of disturbance in accelerating weed growth is well understood. While most studies
have focused on soil mediated disturbance, mowing can also impact weed traits. Using …

[HTML][HTML] Predicting the field host-range of Leptinotarsa undecimlineata: A candidate biocontrol agent for Solanum torvum in Vanuatu

Q Paynter, Z McGrath, CM McGrannachan, S Morton… - Biological Control, 2024 - Elsevier
The host specificity of Leptinotarsa undecimlineata Stål, a candidate biocontrol agent for
Solanum torvum Sw.(turkey berry) a woody pasture weed in Vanuatu was investigated. In no …

Evolution of chemosensory genes in Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Z Cohen, MS Crossley, RF Mitchell… - Journal of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Associating with plant hosts is thought to have elevated the diversification of insect
herbivores, which comprise the majority of global species diversity. In particular, there is …

Exploring the role of soil types on defense and fitness traits of silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium), a worldwide invasive species through a field survey in …

S Kasper, J Chavana, L Sasidharan… - Plant signaling & …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) is a highly successful invasive weed that
has caused agricultural losses both in its home and invaded ranges. Surveying 50 sub …

Predicting the realised host-range of Leptinotarsa texana with open-field experiments

G Lefoe, J Goolsby, A Racelis, K Butler… - Biocontrol Science …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The leaf beetle Leptinotarsa texana is a potential biological control agent for silverleaf
nightshade Solanum elaeagnifolium in Australia. However, previous research has shown …

Systematic cultivar selection for weed biological control risk assessment

G Lefoe, CE Hauser, J Steel, AT Slater, RM Kwong… - Biological Control, 2022 - Elsevier
Classical biological control is important for long-term, sustainable management of invasive
species such as weeds. To be acceptable for introduction, new biocontrol agents must not …

Review of major crop and animal arthropod pests of South Texas

HN Davis, JA Goolsby, DB Thomas… - Subtropical …, 2020 - scholarworks.utrgv.edu
Abstract The Lower Rio Grande Valley is an area in Texas that consists of the four southern-
most counties. This area contains a diverse range of agriculture and land-use including …

Host Range and Impact of Dichrorampha aeratana, the First Potential Biological Control Agent for Leucanthemum vulgare in North America and Australia

S Stutz, R De Clerck-Floate, HL Hinz, A McClay… - Insects, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Oxeye daisy, a Eurasian member of the daisy family, has become invasive
in several parts of the world, including North America and Australia. We investigated …