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Importation and Release of a New Biological control Agent for Scotch Broom

The purpose of the project was to introduce a new biological control agent for the suppression of Scotch broom in Australia through the importation of healthy starter colonies of the specialist galling mite, Aceria genistae, and its release into southern…

Biological control and ecology of alligator weed

The goal of this project was to improve management of alligator weed in Australia. This was to be accomplished through; 1) testing the host specificity of two herbivorous insects for potential use as biological control agents

Boneseed rust: A highly promising candidate for biological control

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The systemic South African rust fungus, Endophyllum osteospermi, is a highly promising biological control agent for boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera ssp. monilifera), because it reduces growth and reproduction of plants by causing extensive…