Research Keyword: invasive species control

Exploring fungal pathogens to control the plant invasive Rubus niveus on Galapagos Island San Cristobal

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Hill raspberry is a problematic invasive plant covering vast areas of the Galapagos Islands and harming native species. Researchers collected diseased Hill raspberry samples and identified five fungal pathogens that naturally infect the plant. These fungi have potential to be developed as biological control agents to manage the invasive species without using chemical herbicides. Further testing is needed to ensure these fungi only target Hill raspberry and do not harm other plants.

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Identification and Biological Characteristics of Alternaria gossypina as a Promising Biocontrol Agent for the Control of Mikania micrantha

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Researchers in China identified a fungus called Alternaria gossypina that causes leaf disease in Mikania micrantha, a highly invasive plant threatening ecosystems worldwide. Through laboratory testing, they confirmed the fungus can effectively damage and control this invasive weed and determined the best growing conditions for mass-producing this beneficial fungus. This discovery offers a promising natural and environmentally friendly solution to control M. micrantha spread, as an alternative to harmful chemical pesticides or labor-intensive manual removal.

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Exploring fungal pathogens to control the plant invasive Rubus niveus on Galapagos Island San Cristobal

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Scientists in the Galapagos Islands are working to control an invasive raspberry plant that is damaging the unique ecosystem. They identified five types of fungi that naturally attack this invasive plant and could potentially be used as a biological control method. These fungi were isolated from diseased raspberry plants and tested in the laboratory, showing promise as a sustainable alternative to expensive manual removal and chemical herbicides.

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Exploring fungal pathogens to control the plant invasive Rubus niveus on Galapagos Island San Cristobal

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Scientists in the Galapagos Islands are working to control an invasive raspberry plant (Rubus niveus) that has taken over about 30,000 hectares and is damaging native species. Rather than using costly manual removal or herbicides, researchers isolated and tested five different fungi found naturally on diseased raspberry plants to see if they could be used as biological control agents. These five fungi—including species like Colletotrichum and Fusarium—showed promise by causing leaf damage to the raspberry plant, offering hope for a more sustainable pest management solution.

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