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- Title
Progress towards the eradication of three melastome shrub species from northern Australian rainforests.
- Authors
Brooks, Simon J.; Panetta, F. Dane; Sydes, Travis A.
- Abstract
To eradicate a weed incursion, its extent must be delimited and each infestation extirpated. Measures for delimitation and extirpation are utilized to assess the progress of eradication programs currently targeting three melastome shrub species (Clidemia hirta, Miconia nervosa and M. racemosa) in north-eastern Australia. The main infested area for each species was determined during the year after initial detection, but expanded surveys have led to the discovery of isolated, smaller outlying patches. Programs are refining survey methods (including search frequency) to prevent reproduction. Weed incursions that are limited to single infestations represent a prime opportunity for eradication. However, population and dispersal data indicate that eradication will require an ongoing investment for some time for all three species. Highly persistent seed and dispersal by frugivores suggest that eradication may prove extraordinarily difficult should any of these species spread or be discovered at more locations.
- Subjects
WEEDS; INTRODUCED species; MELASTOMATACEAE; MICONIA calvescens; AGRICULTURE; SEEDS
- Publication
Plant Protection Quarterly, 2009, Vol 24, Issue 2, p71
- ISSN
0815-2195
- Publication type
Article