Publications for:

pest = Chromolaena odorata (weed)
country = South Africa

found 24 publications:

2023
Do thermal requirements of Dichrorampha odorata, a shoot-boring moth for the biological control of Chromolaena odorata, explain its failure to establish in South Africa?
African Entomology (2023) 31 (e13597)
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2021
Biological control of three Eupatorieae weeds in South Africa: 2011–2020
African Entomology (2021) 29 (3), 742-767
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2020
Life history traits and host suitability of a gall-forming fly, Polymorphomyia basilica (Diptera: Tephritidae), for the biological control of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae) in South Africa
Arthropod-Plant Interactions (2020) 14 (2), 237-250
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2019
Impact of the shoot-boring moth Dichrorampha odorata (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) on growth and reproductive potential of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae) in the laboratory
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2019) 29 (4), 350-364
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2018
On the origin and genetic variability of the two invasive biotypes of Chromolaena odorata
Biological Invasions (2018) 20 (8), 2033-2046
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Developmental and reproductive performance of a specialist herbivore depend on seasonality of, and light conditions experienced by, the host plant
PLoS ONE (2018) 13 (1 - e0190700)
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2017
Laboratory studies on the biology and host range of Dichrorampha odorata (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), a biological control agent for Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae)
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2017) 27 (2), 222-236
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Reduced mobility but high survival: thermal tolerance and locomotor response of the specialist herbivore, Pareuchaetes insulata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), to low temperatures
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2017) 107 (4), 448-457
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2016
Temperature-dependent performance and potential distribution of Pareuchaetes insulata, a biological control agent of Chromolaena odorata in South Africa
BioControl (2016) 61 (6), 815-825
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2015
Mapping the occurrence of Chromolaena odorata (L.) in subtropical forest gaps using environmental and remote sensing data
Biological Invasions (2015) 17 (7), 2027-2042
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2014
The life history traits of the arctiine moth Pareuchaetes insulata, a biological control agent of Chromolaena odorata in South Africa
African Entomology (2014) 22 (3), 611-624
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Genetic diversity in Pareuchaetes insulata and its implications for biological control of Chromolaena odorata
BioControl (2014) 59 (2), 253-262
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Seasonal activity, habitat preferences and larval mortality of the leaf-mining fly Calycomyza eupatorivora (Agromyzidae), a biological control agent established on Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae) in South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2014) 24 (11), 1297-1307
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Is oviposition and larval damage by the leaf-mining fly Calycomyza eupatorivora (Agromyzidae) on its target weed, Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae), restricted by leaf-quality preferences?
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2014) 24 (6), 680-689
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Variation in host plant has no effect on the performance and fitness-related traits of the specialist herbivore Pareuchaetes insulata
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2014) 153 (1), 64-75
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2012
Managing invasions at the cost of native habitat? An experimental test of the impact of fire on the invasion of Chromolaena odorata in a South African savanna
Biological Invasions (2012) 14 (3), 607-618
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2011
Progress towards the biological control of Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob. (Asteraceae) in South Africa
African Entomology (2011) 19 (2), 282-302
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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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2008
Spider responses to alien plant invasion: The effect of short- and long-term Chromolaena odorata invasion and management
Journal of Applied Ecology (2008) 45 (4), 1189-1197
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2007
A new species of Dichrorampha (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Grapholitini) from Jamaica: A potential biocontrol agent against Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae)
Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington (2007) 109 (4), 938-947
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Native and exotic distributions of siamweed (Chromolaena odorata) modeled using the genetic algorithm for rule-set production
Weed Science (2007) 55 (1), 41-48
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2005
The potential distribution of Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) in relation to climate
Weed Research (2005) 45 (4), 246-254
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1998
Genetic diversity and origin of siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) in Australia
Weed Technology (1998) 12 (1), 27-31
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1997
Rapid treatment for Chromolaena odorata invading forest margins on sugar cane plantations in South Africa using tractor-mounted sprayers
International Journal of Pest Management (1997) 43 (1), 85-88
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