Scientists ponder Project Purple.
Summary
Controling the spread of purple loosestrife
The University of Guelph has launched a biological control program which uses European insects to control the spread of the perennial herb purple loosestrife. However, some experts are skeptical of the project's long-term effect to the environment due to its lack of documentation.See the full content of this document
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Scientists ponder Project Purple.
University of Guelph experts chew over programme to control purple loosestrife with imported insects
Wetland saviour or exotic threat? Debate is raging at the University of Guelph over the use of three European insects to control the spread of purple loosestrife. While Guelph's Department of...See the full content of this document
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