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Control and persistence of native Opuntia on Nevis and St. Kitts 50 years after the introduction of Cactoblastis cactorum
Author(s): R. W. Pemberton and H. Liu
Month: May
Year: 2007
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Biological Control
Volume: 41
Issue: 2
Pages: 272-282
Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Conservation assessment
Research Setting(s): Coastal
Species Referenced: Opuntia stricta (Erect pricklypear),
Abstract
Assesses the status of Opuntia cacti on the Caribbean islands of Nevis and St. Kitts 50 years after the introduction of the Cactoblastis cactorum moth. Over 22% of total Opuntia cacti were attacked by the moth. However, the native plants persist despite 50 years of exposure to C. cactorum.Suggested Citation
R. W. Pemberton and H. Liu. "Control and persistence of native Opuntia on Nevis and St. Kitts 50 years after the introduction of Cactoblastis cactorum." Biological Control 41.2 (2007): 272-282.Go back