|
Weevil (Getty Stock Photo)
Saving the Aquaculture Industry from a Damaging
Invasive Plant
Researchers at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are helping the U.S. aquaculture industry by developing a natural method to control flowering rush, a costly aquatic invasive species in the U.S.
Flowering rush is a perennial aquatic plant introduced from Europe that is spreading throughout the U.S., particularly along the Columbia River Basin. It poses problems in aquaculture, recreation and water management, and farming—agricultural irrigation systems.
One significant challenge in managing flowering rush is its submerged underground stems called rhizomes, which facilitate easy spreading and establishment of new infestations, making the plant difficult to remove effectively. Learn more...
|
