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Prioritisation of weed species relevant to Australian livestock industries for biological control

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Morin, L., Heard, T., Scott, J., Sheppard, A., Dhileepan, K., Osunkoya, O. O. and van Klinken, R. (2013) Prioritisation of weed species relevant to Australian livestock industries for biological control. Project Report. Meat & Livestock Australia Limited.

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Abstract

Classical biological control is the only realistic option for managing many of the most serious weeds affecting livestock industries in Australia. This project developed and applied a framework, based on a matrix assessment system, to prioritise biocontrol efforts using new agents against 79 weed taxa. These taxa were identified in a concurrent project as priorities for Research, Development and Extension to address weed problems of Australian livestock industries. The framework considered the current and potential impacts of the weeds versus prospects for biocontrol. The latter combined assessments of feasibility of undertaking a biocontrol program that would yield host-specific agents, and the likelihood that agents would be successful in mitigating the impacts of the weeds once released in Australia. Each categorisation was supported with a written rationale that explained the ranking assigned and captured uncertainties. Key investment areas for future actions to address biocontrol knowledge gaps for each weed were identified. Twenty-one weeds with the highest
combined rankings for biocontrol prospects and current and/or potential impacts were shortlisted as priority taxa for future investment. Results provide the best available information for funding agencies responsible for RD&E for livestock industries to make investment decisions across their weed biocontrol portfolio.

Item Type:Monograph (Project Report)
Business groups:Biosecurity Queensland
Keywords:Final report
Subjects:Science > Invasive Species > Plants
Science > Invasive Species > Plants > Biological control
Science > Invasive Species > Plants > Integrated weed control
Animal culture > Rangelands. Range management. Grazing
Live Archive:24 Jan 2017 01:25
Last Modified:24 Feb 2023 01:10

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