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Biocontrol of Myrica fayaPIERC Project Leader: Donald Gardner, Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Control Myrica faya, an invasive tree or shrub from North Atlantic islands Search for natural enemies in faya’s native habitats Determine agents’ host-specificity |
| Accomplishments: Several exploratory trips made to the Azores, Madeira, & Canary Islands Several diseases & insects observed & collected Quarantine testing for host-specificity |
Significance: Faya control is among HAVO managers’ highest priorities M. faya is a nitrogen-fixer, encouraging other invasive spp. Faya is beyond conventional control |
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