Introduction of the Waterhyacinth Weevil ('Neochetina eichhorniae' Warner) into Puerto Rico.

Abstract

The waterhyacinth weevil 'Neochetina eichhorniae Warner' was introduced into quarantine in Puerto Rico in anticipation of future release of the insect to aid in the control of its host aquatic plant 'Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms'. The insect is being tested for host specificity by subjecting many native plant species to it; these species include many which are of particular ecological or economic significance in Puerto Rico. Although the results are preliminary, this insect species appears to be host specific to waterhyacinth as it proved to be in the continental United States. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076983

Entities

People

  • Eduardo De Aragon
  • Evangelio Lebron
  • Leonce Bonnefil
  • Miguel A. Rodriguez

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Aquatic Plants
  • Aquatic Weeds
  • Contracts
  • Engineers
  • Greenhouses
  • Natural Resources
  • Plants
  • Puerto Rico
  • Quarantine
  • United States
  • Vegetables
  • Water Hyacinth
  • Waterways
  • Weed Control
  • Weeds

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  • Urban Planning and Geography.