A review of Solanum mauritianum biocontrol: prospects, promise and problems: a way forward for South Africa and globally

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作者
Cowie, Blair W. [1 ,2 ]
Venter, Nic [1 ]
Witkowski, Ed T. F. [1 ]
Byrne, Marcus J. [1 ,2 ]
Olckers, Terence [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Witwatersrand, Sch Anim Plant & Environm Sci, Johannesburg, South Africa
[2] Univ Witwatersrand, Sch Anim Plant & Environm Sci, DST NRF Ctr Excellence Invas Biol, Johannesburg, South Africa
[3] Univ KwaZulu Natal, Sch Life Sci, Scottsville, South Africa
关键词
Anthonomus santacruzi; Biological control; Gargaphia decoris; Integrated management; Solanaceae; BIOLOGICAL-CONTROL AGENT; INVASIVE ALIEN PLANTS; ANTHONOMUS-SANTACRUZI CURCULIONIDAE; GARGAPHIA-DECORIS TINGIDAE; HOST-SPECIFICITY; SCOPOLI SOLANACEAE; RISK-ASSESSMENT; BUGWEED; ELAEAGNIFOLIUM; ESTABLISHMENT;
D O I
10.1007/s10526-017-9858-0
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Q96 [昆虫学];
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摘要
The invasive tree Solanum mauritianum Scopoli remains one of the world's most widespread environmental weeds. Despite biocontrol providing one of the few viable long-term solutions to tackling S. mauritianum invasions globally, only South Africa and, more recently, New Zealand, have programmes in place. Ongoing biocontrol efforts against S. mauritianum are reviewed here with particular reference to South Africa. The South African programme has suffered a troubled history, with considerable research efforts culminating in the eventual release and establishment of only two insect agents, Gargaphia decoris Drake and Anthonomus santacruzi Hustache. The difficulties experienced have hindered research into new agents, causing apprehension in using biocontrol internationally. However, recent studies have demonstrated that biocontrol may be deserving of renewed investment, particularly within an integrated management context. In this review, we advocate for the revival of the S. mauritianum biocontrol programme in South Africa, and discuss possible avenues for future research internationally.
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