Chuadanga, July 5 -- At first glance, it looks harmless. Standing two to three feet tall with lush green leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers, the plant resembles coriander. But beneath its ...

FAISALABAD: Invasive species are threatening biological diversity and globally pose a huge threat to economic activities, such as agriculture, development and tourism. More than half of the world’s ...

Incessant rains could be the reason it is spreading, says expert; weed is difficult to eradicate as it builds a huge seed bank in the soil Parthenium pollen contains powerful allergens that results in ...

Australia has been infiltrated by six-legged foreign agents, but instead of spying for the enemy, these beetles are working to defeat invasive weeds and protect the Great Barrier Reef. Parthenium weed ...

Parthenium hysterophorus, or Congress grass, is a rapidly spreading weed posing significant respiratory health risks. Originating from Central America, it releases a toxic chemical called parthenin, ...

ISLAMABAD: With its small, white flowers strung on delicate branches, they look quite appealing, especially in a bouquet of the best summer horticulture the capital has to offer. Despite their ...

TOBA TEK SINGH: Parthenium, a toxic weed, commonly known as ‘Gajjar Booti’ may emerge as the most hazardous for humans and animals than dengue in a decade for which collaborated efforts and awareness ...

A new CABI-led study investigated smallholder farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices toward parthenium and biological control in Pakistan. The study brings attention to important gendered aspects ...

Guwahati: Parthenium, which is believed to have entered India as a contaminant in wheat shipments from the US more than 70 years ago, has emerged as a major threat to grasslands in Assam's Pobitora ...

The plant protection wing of the government is deeply concerned about rapid spread of highly invasive parthenium in north-western and south-western regions as this new alien weed will be the cause of ...

An outbreak of the highly invasive and noxious parthenium weed, Parthenium hysterophorus, has been detected for the first time on the New South Wales North Coast. The infestation was found on a ...