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Integrated Management of the Alien Invasive Weed Mikania micrantha in the Western Ghats

Dr. KV Sankaran , P.K. Muraleedharan
Size: Softbound; 18 x 24 cm
Pages: 51
Year: 2001
Price: Rs.150/ $15
ISBN : ISBN 81-85041-26-2
Publisher: KFRI
Status: Available


Mikania micrantha is an alien invasive weed which causes serious havoc to natural forests and plantations. It is also a serious threat to agricultural production system. Bio control method is not successful though pathogens were recorded from the plant. Though herbicide is effective to control the weed, it is not environment friendly. Biological control appears to be the best option to control mikania. This publication is useful to forest managers to get an insight into the problem, and to scientists for further investigations.
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