Genetic matching and the identification of a promising biocontrol agent validates a decision to survey natural enemies of Urena lobata in Malaysia

Urena lobata is a major introduced pasture weed in Vanuatu where a biocontrol program to mitigate its impacts commenced in 2018. There was considerable uncertainty regarding the native range of U. lobata, although published literature, coupled with very simple climate matching suggested that Southea...

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Published in:	Biological Control
Main Authors:	Caroline M. Mitchell, Quentin Paynter, Stephanie Morton, Chris M. McGrannachan, Zane McGrath, Michael D. Day, Mohamad Shahidan Mohamed Shohaimi, Nurin Izzati Mohd Zulkifli, Azimah Abd Kadir, Nor Asiah Ismail, Saiful Zaimi Jamil, Mohd Masri Saranum, Farah Farhanah Haron
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Haedus vicarius Genotype Native distribution Center of origin Microsatellites
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1049964424000987