"Prior to tradescantia biocontrol release the average dry weight biomass at these sites was close to 500 g/m2. After agent establishment the average biomass was slightly above 100 g/m2, well below the 200 g/m2 threshold needed for native regeneration." www.landcareresearch.co.nz/publications...
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More damage, less biomass: monitoring progress of tradescantia biocontrol
Four classical biocontrol agents targeting tradescantia have been present in New Zealand’s environment for up to 14 years.
