Category Archives: Research

New uses for Japanese honeysuckle

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Sylvan Kaufman

There is always controversy about finding uses for invasive plants because you don’t necessarily want to turn them into a commodity in their non-native range, but here are two uses for Japanese honeysuckle that I recently learned about: 1. Using … Continue reading →

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Fungus attacks Norway Maple

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Sylvan Kaufman

Researchers have discovered a fungus attacking Norway Maples in the United States.  It causes tar spot disease and appears to be causing a decline in sapling and tree growth. ‘Tar Spot Disease on Norway Maple in North America: Quantifying the … Continue reading →

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Biocontrol for Japanese knotweed

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Sylvan Kaufman

A louse is about to be released as a biocontrol agent for Japanese knotweed, Reynoutria japonica, in the United Kingdom.  The same insect is being tested for possible release in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.   May 13, 2011. … Continue reading →

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