Biological agent closing in on weedy rampant escapee
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 2 July 2014
CSIRO is releasing a rust fungus from Mexico to control invasive Crofton weed in eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island, offering an eco-friendly, long-term, and cost-effective management solution.
Keywords: Crofton weed, CSIRO, biological control, rust fungus, invasive species, Lord Howe Island, Australia
Plastic on the coasts is ours
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 September 2014
CSIRO research shows three-quarters of Australia’s coastal rubbish is plastic, mostly local, harming turtles, seabirds, and reefs. The TeachWild program engages communities to address marine debris.
Keywords: marine debris, CSIRO, plastic pollution, turtles, seabirds, TeachWild, Australia
A sexless union to bear great fruit
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 October 2014
CSIRO and global partners are developing self-reproducing hybrid cowpea and sorghum to boost yields for African smallholder farmers, enabling seed saving, food security, and increased income.
Keywords: CSIRO, hybrid crops, cowpea, sorghum, food security, Africa, agricultural innovation
