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ARC-Plant Protection Research Institute (ARC-PPRI) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Introduction | Core values |
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The research activities of ARC-PPRI focus on ecologically sound management strategies for agricultural pests, plant diseases and invasive plants, and promote the use of advantageous organisms to strengthen agricultural production in a sustainable way, through research, technology development and technology transfer. |
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New invasive Salvinia found at Hartebeespoort Dam
A previously unrecorded alien species of Salvinia, a floating aquatic fern, has been discovered at Hartebeespoort Dam in the North West province. The discovery was made by retired ARC-PPRI entomologist and biocontrol scientist, Dr Carina Cilliers, while undertaking zooplankton studies of water samples from the dam. [Read more...] |
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Facts on the violin spiders of South Africa
Each year, the Arachnida Identification Service of the Biosystematics Programme receives a large number of queries about violin spiders. This is mainly due to hoax e-mails circulating rumours that they are commonly found in houses in South Africa, that their numbers are increasing drastically, and that their venom causes severe damage to the skin. [Read more...] |
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Investigating soilborne diseases of Soybean
Soybean is an important crop in South Africa. Research in other countries showed that soilborne diseases of soybean are a major problem in soybean production and causes significant economic losses in most soybean growing areas of the world. The etiology and diagnosis of soilborne diseases are complex, because soybean seedlings and plants are susceptible to a wide range of soilborne pathogens. [Read more...] |
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