Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
(alligatorweed)
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Impacts

7 results for Alternanthera philoxeroides (alligatorweed)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
9097 Alternanthera philoxeroides Aquaculture/Agriculture Anecdotal N/A When Alternanthera philoxeroides invades agricultural land, it has been shown to reduce... 42625
9098 Alternanthera philoxeroides Aquaculture/Agriculture Anecdotal N/A Alternanthera philoxeroides invades orchards, tea plantations and berry fields, and cause... 42625
9099 Alternanthera philoxeroides Aquaculture/Agriculture Anecdotal N/A Alternanthera philoxeroides has impacts on agriculture in the US. In North Carolina... 42625
9100 Alternanthera philoxeroides Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field In China, Alternanthera philoxeroides invasion resulted in the loss of crop yields. Losses... 42631
9101 Alternanthera philoxeroides Aquaculture/Agriculture Experimental Field In Pakistan, increasing density of alligatorweed caused more losses in paddy yield (up to... 42643
9102 Alternanthera philoxeroides Aquaculture/Agriculture Experimental Field In Pakistan, high Alternanthera philoxeroides density caused up to 62% reduction in maize... 42653
9103 Alternanthera philoxeroides Aquaculture/Agriculture Experimental Laboratory Soil infested by residues of Alternanthera philoxeroides caused a maximum reduction in... 42688

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/3/2024].

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