Prospects for Biological Control of Merremia Peltata
Grantee Name: LANDCARE RESEARCH NEW ZEALAND LTD
- Hotspot
- Polynesia-Micronesia
- Location
- Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Federated States of, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Pitcairn, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Wallis and Futuna
- Amount
- $10,000
- Dates
- Feb 2006 – Jun 2006
- Keywords
- Invasive alien species
Prepare a feasibility study of the prospects for the effective biocontrol of the weedy invasive vine, Merremia peltata, in the hotspot. The project will also outline the steps and costs associated with such a program, and the opportunities to enhance the ability of local people to manage invasive plants.
1 Prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species in key biodiversity areas
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