Publications for:

pest = Solanum (weeds)
country = South Africa

found 24 publications:

2022
Occurrence of the Iflavirus-like Tomato matilda virus in Solanum species in South Africa
Plant Disease (2022) 106 (6), p. 1766
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2021
Current and future biological control efforts against Solanum mauritianum (Solanaceae) in South Africa
African Entomology (2021) 29 (3), 875-888
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Parasitism, population densities and short-term impact of Anthonomus santacruzi on the reproductive output of Solanum mauritianum in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2021) 31 (11), 1220-1230
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2020
Sexual dimorphism in Anthonomus santacruzi (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): a biological control agent of Solanum mauritianum Scopoli (Solanaceae)
Neotropical Entomology (2020) 49 (6), 840-850
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2019
Persistence of the flowerbud weevil Anthonomus santacruzi in optimal versus marginal areas: implications for the biological control of the invasive tree Solanum mauritianum in South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2019) 29 (7), 649-660
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2018
A review of Solanum mauritianum biocontrol: prospects, promise and problems: a way forward for South Africa and globally
BioControl (2018) 63 (4), 475-491
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2017
Climate constrains the establishment and proliferation of Anthonomus santacruzi, a flower-feeding biological control agent of the invasive weed Solanum mauritianum in South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2017) 27 (4), 475-484
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2015
Ingestion by an invasive parakeet species reduces germination success of invasive alien plants relative to ingestion by indigenous turaco species in South Africa
Biological Invasions (2015) 17 (10), 3029-3039
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Smoke-isolated trimethylbutenolide inhibits seed germination of different weed species by reducing amylase activity
Weed Science (2015) 63 (1), 312-320
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2013
Should the flower bud weevil Anthonomus santacruzi (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) be considered for release against the invasive tree Solanum mauritianum (Solanaceae) in New Zealand?
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2013) 23 (2), 197-210
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Inflorescence-inhabiting spiders do not threaten the survival and fecundity of Anthonomus santacruzi (Curculionidae), a florivorous biocontrol agent of Solanum mauritianum (Solanaceae) in South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2013) 23 (6), 730-733
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2011
Biological control of Solanum mauritianum Scop. (Solanaceae) in South Africa: Will perseverance pay off?
African Entomology (2011) 19 (2), 416-426
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Biological control of dense-thorned bitter apple, Solanum sisymbriifolium Lam. (Solanaceae), in South Africa
African Entomology (2011) 19 (2), 427-433
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Effect of nutrients and smoke solutions on seed germination and seedling growth of tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum)
Weed Science (2011) 59 (4), 470-475
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2010
Alien plant invasions in tropical and sub-tropical savannas: patterns, processes and prospects
Biological Invasions (2010) 12 (12), 3913-3933
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2009
Assessing the risks of releasing a sap-sucking lace bug, Gargaphia decoris, against the invasive tree Solanum mauritianum in New Zealand
BioControl (2009) 54 (1), 143-154
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2007
The relationship between female pupal mass and fecundity of Gratiana spadicea (Klug, 1829) (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae)
African Entomology (2007) 15 (2), 380-382
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2006
Top 20 environmental weeds for classical biological control in Europe: a review of opportunities, regulations and other barriers to adoption
Weed Research (2006) 46 (2), 93-117
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2004
Biology, host specificity and risk assessment of the leaf-mining flea beetle, Acallepitrix sp. nov., a candidate agent for the biological control of the invasive tree Solanum mauritianum in South Africa
BioControl (2004) 49 (3), 323-339
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2002
Insect herbivores associated with species of Solanum (Solanaceae) in northeastern Argentina and southeastern Paraguay, with reference to biological control of weeds in South Africa and the United States of America
Florida Entomologist (2002) 85 (1), 254-260
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2000
Biology, host specificity and risk assessment of Gargaphia decoris, the first agent to be released in South Africa for the biological control of the invasive tree Solanum mauritianum
BioControl (2000) 45 (3), 373-388
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1999
Gratiana lutescens (Boheman) (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae : Cassidinae) reconsidered as a natural enemy of satansbos, Solanum elaeagnifolium Cavanilles (Solanaceae), in South Africa
African Entomology (1999) 7 (2), 177-181
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1998
Biology and host range of Platyphora semiviridis, a leaf beetle evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Solanum mauritianum in South Africa
BioControl (1998) 43 (2), 225-239
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1997
Glandular trichomes on the exotic Solanum sisymbriifolium Lamarck (Solanaceae): effective deterrents against an indigenous South African herbivore
African Entomology (1997) 5 (1) 41-50
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