The effect of temperature on biological control of water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes (Pontederiaceae) in South Africa [PDF]
, 2012 MSc., Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, 2011The behaviour and physiology of every insect, during all developmental stages, is largely determined by temperature. Metabolic rate, flight activity, nutrition, growth rate, oviposition and
King, Anthony Michael
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An Overview of the Main Environmental Issues Affecting Kisumu and Lake Victoria's Winam Gulf [PDF]
, 2009 This overview was produced in response to a request from the Mayor of Kisumu, who expressed the urgent need to deal with the deteriorating environment in and around the City and in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria. Researched and written by experts at the
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Revista Brasileira de Entomologia, 2012 The plastron theory was tested in adults of Neochetina eichhorniae Warner, 1970, through the analysis of the structure that coats these insects' integument and also through submersion laboratorial experiments. The tegument processes were recognized in three types: agglutinated scales with large perforations, plumose scales of varied sizes and shapes ...
Wesley Oliveira de Sousa +2 more
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Water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes: A case of successful Biological Control in Lakes Kyoga and Victoria - Uganda [PDF]
, 2003 Water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, a world known water -weed was until lately serious a problem in Uganda and indeed the entire East African region. The weed caused serious socio-economic impact on the livelihood of Ugandans.
A. Ogwang, James, Molo, Richard
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Biological Control Efforts of Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solm) on Kainji Lake, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2014 Biological control of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solm) was monitored on Kainji Lake between 1995 and 1999. The two most important host specific natural enemies of water hyacinth (Neochetina eichhorniae and N.
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Current levels of suppression of waterhyacinth in Florida USA by classical biological control agents [PDF]
, 2014 Waterhyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae), has been a global target for classical biological control efforts for decades. In Florida, herbicidal application is the primary control method employed, usually without regard for the ...
Center, Ted D. +6 more
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Florida Entomologist, 2013 Induced resistance in invasive plants might influence herbivore performance or preference, and hamper herbivore-based biological control management. Specialist weevils Neochetina eichhorniae Hustache (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and N. bruchi Warner (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) are two herbivores commonly used to control Eichhornia crassipes (Mart ...
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Community mobilization for water hyacinth control strategies: experiences from Kainji Lake area, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2002 (12 page ...
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Deskstudie biologische bestrijding van invasieve exotische oever- en wateronkruiden in Nederland [PDF]
In dit rapport wordt een overzicht gegeven van biologische onkruidbestrijding in het algemeen, en ontwikkelingen op het gebied van biologische bestrijding van elf belangrijke exotische oever- en wateronkruiden in Nederland in het bijzonder.
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