Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta
(giant salvinia)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID7629
Impact TypeAquaculture/Agriculture
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Sri Lanka, Salvinia molesta infested 10,000 hectares of rice paddy.
Reference28408
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSri Lanka

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