Suitability of Introduced Nymphoides spp. (Nymphoides cristata, N. peltata) as Targets for Biological Control in the United States
Abstract
This technical note summarizes the results of a scoping study to determine whether the introduced Nymphoides cristata and N. peltata are suitable targets for classical biological control in the United States. A thorough literature review of biology, management, and impacts of both Nymphoides spp. was conducted, and the standard Peschkin-McClay scoring system was applied to assess their suitability as classical biological control targets. Scores from independent reviewers were averaged; 146 for N. cristata and 148.5 for N. peltata. Based on these scores, it was concluded that these Nymphoides spp. are good candidates for biological control. Presented here is the justification for the Peschken-McClay scores and the results of climate-matching studies to determine overseas locations where initial exploration for agents should take place.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 26, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1068632
Entities
People
- Julie G. Nachtrieb
- Nathan E Harms
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center