Saltcedar Biological Control:
Methodology, Exploration, Laboratory Trials,
Proposals for Field Releases, and Expected Environmental Effects

Abstract

Introduction

Research Protocol and Safeguards

Invasion, Taxonomy and Distribution of Saltcedar

Control

Analysis of Saltcedar as a Target for Biological Control

Damage caused

Beneficial Values

Potential for successful control

Research Progress on Biological Control of Saltcedar

Plans To Release - Concerns About Endangered Species

Expected Effects of Biological Control of Saltcedar

Literature Cited

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