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Chikoye, D.Ekeleme, F.Hauser, S.Menkir, A.Kamara A.Y.Neuenschwander, P.Ajuonu, O.Ajeigbe, Hakeem A.[Weeds affecting field crops and water bodies in Africa]Weeds affecting field crops and water bodies in Africa

Water hyacinth,Eichhornia crassipes (Martius) Solms-Laubach (Pontederiaceae) was first reported in Bénin in 1977 and about 10 years later became the major floating water weed in the south east, obstructing boat traffic and fisheries. Water hyacinth multiplies in permanently fresh water in the swa...


Thielen, R.Ajuonu, O.Schade, V.Neuenschwander, P.Adite, A.Lomer, C.[Importation, releases, and establishment of Neochetina spp. (col., curculionidae) for the biological control of water hyacinth, Eichhomia crassipes CLil., Pontederiaceae), Benin, West Africa]Importation, releases, and establishment of Neochetina spp. (col., curculionidae) for the biological control of water hyacinth, Eichhomia crassipes CLil., Pontederiaceae), Benin, West Africa

Biological control is a significant component of integrated pest management programs around the world. However, uncertainty about the risk of unanticipated effects on non-target organisms is one of the major concerns surrounding the release of biological control agents. This Brief has been prepar...


Hoeschle-Zeledon, IrmgardNeuenschwander, P.Kumar, P.L.[Regulatory challenges for biological control]Regulatory challenges for biological control

Weeds by definition are plants that grow in the wrong place. When their seeds or other plant parts are transported to other regions where their natural enemies are absent, they can multiply unhindered. Indigenous plants, especially those that are adapted for invading disturbed areas, can also bec...


Ajuonu, O.Tamò, M.Neuenschwander, P.Toko, M.Beed, Fen D.Hounkpe, C.[Invasive floating water weeds – killing life and commerce]Invasive floating water weeds – killing life and commerce

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