The influence of baboon predation and time in water on germination and early establishment of <i>Opuntia stricta</i> (Australian pest pear) in the Kruger National Park

The alien invader weed, Opuntia stricta Haw (family Cactaceae), is seriously threatening biodiversity in veld habitats of the Kruger National Park. Basic biological and ecological information on the establishment, growth and reproduction of the species is necessary for the development of effective s...

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Main Authors: W.D. Lotter, L. Thatcher, L. Rossouw, C.F. Reinhardt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1999-01-01
Series:Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science
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Online Access:http://www.koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/220