Original Articles

Seasonal influences on the chemical control of bugweed (Solanum mauritianum)

DOI: 10.1080/20702620.1978.10433495
Author(s): I. Stam Department of Forestry, ,
Keywords: ,

Abstract

Bugweed (Solanum mauritianum) is one of the more troublesome weeds in the forest regions of Natal and both Southern and Eastern Transvaal. It grows vigorously, attaining a height of 5 m with a stem diameter of 20 cm and has rapidly spread during the last few years. Cut stems readily coppice and root suckers are common; the seed is believed to retain its viability for about ten years.

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