# Biological Control of Invasive Species

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/biological-control-of-invasive-species/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the biological control of invasive species, with a particular emphasis on water hyacinth. It covers topics such as ecological and socio-economic impacts, host specificity testing, economic assessment, environmental challenges, and sustainable energy applications. The papers also discuss the management and eradication of invasive weeds, as well as the conservation implications of biological control. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Agricultural and Biological Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | t12701 |
| Works | 16 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 16.

- [Historical Biogeography of the Drosophila melanogaster Species Subgroup](https://scholariq.org/papers/historical-biogeography-of-the-drosophila-melanogaster-species-subgroup/)
- [Isolation and culture of toxic strains of Anabaena flos-aquae (Lyngb.) de Bréb](https://scholariq.org/papers/isolation-and-culture-of-toxic-strains-of-anabaena-flos-aquae-lyngb-de-breb/)
- [Phenotypic plasticity rather than locally adapted ecotypes allows the invasive alligator weed to colonize a wide range of habitats](https://scholariq.org/papers/phenotypic-plasticity-rather-than-locally-adapted-ecotypes-allows-the-invasive/)
- [Similarities and differences in latitudinal adaptation of two Drosophila sibling species](https://scholariq.org/papers/similarities-and-differences-in-latitudinal-adaptation-of-two-drosophila-sibling/)
- [Reduced resistance of invasive varieties of the alien tree Sapium sebiferum to a generalist herbivore](https://scholariq.org/papers/reduced-resistance-of-invasive-varieties-of-the-alien-tree-sapium-sebiferum-to-a/)
- [Rapid adaptation of insect herbivores to an invasive plant](https://scholariq.org/papers/rapid-adaptation-of-insect-herbivores-to-an-invasive-plant/)
- [Invasive Alternanthera philoxeroides: biology, ecology and management](https://scholariq.org/papers/invasive-alternanthera-philoxeroides-biology-ecology-and-management/)
- [The influence of abiotic stress and phenotypic plasticity on the distribution of invasive Alternanthera philoxeroides along a riparian zone](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-influence-of-abiotic-stress-and-phenotypic-plasticity-on-the-distribution-of/)
- [Phenotypic plasticity of invasive Alternanthera philoxeroides in relation to different water availability, compared to its native congener](https://scholariq.org/papers/phenotypic-plasticity-of-invasive-alternanthera-philoxeroides-in-relation-to/)
- [Contrasting effects of specialist and generalist herbivores on resistance evolution in invasive plants](https://scholariq.org/papers/contrasting-effects-of-specialist-and-generalist-herbivores-on-resistance/)
- [Allelopathic effects of leaf litters of Eucalyptus camaldulensis on some forest and agricultural crops](https://scholariq.org/papers/allelopathic-effects-of-leaf-litters-of-eucalyptus-camaldulensis-on-some-forest/)
- [Sesquiterpene Lactones as Allelochemicals](https://scholariq.org/papers/sesquiterpene-lactones-as-allelochemicals/)
- [Distribution, demography and dispersal model of spatial spread of invasive plant populations with limited data](https://scholariq.org/papers/distribution-demography-and-dispersal-model-of-spatial-spread-of-invasive-plant/)
- [The phytotoxic effect of exogenous ethanol on Euphorbia heterophylla L.](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-phytotoxic-effect-of-exogenous-ethanol-on-euphorbia-heterophylla-l/)
- [Feasibility of mass production of Tetrastichus howardii (Olliff.), a parasitoid of leaf roller (Diaphania pulverulentalis), on Musca domestica (L.).](https://scholariq.org/papers/feasibility-of-mass-production-of-tetrastichus-howardii-olliff-a-parasitoid-of/)

## Topic primary papers

- [Invasive Alternanthera philoxeroides: biology, ecology and management](https://scholariq.org/papers/invasive-alternanthera-philoxeroides-biology-ecology-and-management/)
- [Feasibility of mass production of Tetrastichus howardii (Olliff.), a parasitoid of leaf roller (Diaphania pulverulentalis), on Musca domestica (L.).](https://scholariq.org/papers/feasibility-of-mass-production-of-tetrastichus-howardii-olliff-a-parasitoid-of/)
- [Selective isolation and screening of fungi with herbicidal potential and evaluation of herbicidal activity against Vernonia species](https://scholariq.org/papers/selective-isolation-and-screening-of-fungi-with-herbicidal-potential-and/)

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