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Cucurbita Pepo - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Marrow, pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo). Cucurbita pepo is a cultivated plant of the genus Cucurbita. It yields varieties of winter squash and pumpkin, but the most widespread varieties belong to the subspecies Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo, called summer squash, marrow (large zucchini). It has been domesticated in the Americas for thousands of years.

Daucus Carota - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Cultivated carrot (Daucus carota). The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in color, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist, all of which are domesticated forms of the wild carrot, which is native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. Carrots are the highest value vegetable crop in Western Australia being grown on the …

Digitaria Eriantha - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses digit grass, Premier digit, Pangola grass (Digitaria eriantha). Digit grass (Premier) is a sub-tropical, tufted perennial grass adapted to well-drained coarse and medium-textured soils, while Pangola grass is a tropical, stoloniferous perennial grass.

Dimocarpus Longan - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Lychee, longan (Dimocarpus longan). Longans (Dimocarpus longan) is a member of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) which includes lychee and rambutan. Longan is a subtropical species suitable for cultivation from Carnarvon to Kununurra. A native to southern China, it is commonly grown in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Taiwan. Lychee is a tropical evergreen tree native …

Lolium Perenne - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne). Perennial ryegrass is a perennial bunchgrass native to Europe, temperate Asia and north Africa. It is one of the most valuable pasture grasses for temperate regions of the world. In south-western Australia perennial ryegrass grows predominantly from the autumn break until late spring but can make useful growth in summer if …

Lotus Corniculatus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus). Birdsfoot trefoil is a temperate, herbaceous, perennial pasture legume native to the Mediterranean basin, Europe and parts of Eurasia and Africa. It is now cultivated in many of these areas and in parts of the United States, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Birdsfoot trefoil is more tolerant of acid soils …

Medicago Sativa - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Lucerne, alfalfa (Medicago sativa). Lucerne (alfalfa) is often called the ‘queen of forages’ and is one of the most important fodder crops in the world. Its nutritional properties, palatability and productivity make it the standard by which other fodders are compared. It is the most widely grown temperate perennial legume in the world and is …

Plantago Lanceolata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Plantain (Plantago lanceolata). Plantain (narrow-leaved plantain) is a deep-rooted, short-lived perennial herb from Europe, temperate Asia and north Africa. It has been used for various medicinal purposes for centuries and only more recently as a forage plant. It is widely naturalised in temperate regions and is a weed of lawns and disturbed areas in southern …

Raphanus Sativus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Radish (Raphanus sativus). Radish is an edible root vegetable of the family Brassicaceae that was domesticated in Asia prior to Roman times. Radishes are a fast-growing, annual, cool-season crop.

Secale Cereale - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Cereal rye (Secale cereale). Cereal rye (also called ryecorn, rye) is a minor cereal crop commonly grown on low fertility sandy soils and also for erosion control. Rye grain is refined into a flour and to make alcoholic drinks. It is also used for animal fodder. Cereal rye could be grown in northern Western Australia …

Sorghum Bicolor - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses hybrid forage, grain annual sorghum, Sudan grass (Sorghum bicolor) Annual hybrid sorghum includes a wide range of forage and grain sorghum types (e.g. Sudan grass hybrids, Grain sorghum x Sudan hybrids, Sweet sorghum hybrids, open-pollinated sweet sorghum, dual-purpose grain sorghum hybrids). They are tall, leafy, erect, tussock grasses used as annual forage or hay crops, …

Trifolium Michelianum - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Balansa clover (Trifolium michelianum). Balansa clover is a temperate annual pasture legume native to the Mediterranean region. It is sown in south-western Australia on soils subject to periodic waterlogging. In experimental trials in northern Western Australia (WA) the annual legumes and herbs had good feed quality but in general, with low forage yields under irrigation, …

Trifolium Repens - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses White clover (Trifolium repens). White clover is a herbaceous perennial legume that reproduces from seed as well as vegetatively from stolons. It is most likely native to Mediterranean Europe and has been used as a pasture legume in both Europe and the British Isles for centuries. It is widely sown throughout the world and has …

Trifolium Resupinatum - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Persian clover (Trifolium resupinatum). Persian clover is an annual clover native to Turkey, Afghanistan, Portugal, Greece, Iran and Iraq. It was introduced to South Australia in the 1950s and grown commercially in the early 1970s. It has become a valuable species for temperate pastures of southern Australia, but is a minor pasture species in south-western …

Trifolium Vesiculosum - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Arrowleaf clover (Trifolium vesiculosum). Arrowleaf clover (Trifolium vesiculosum) is an upright, annual pasture legume which occurs naturally in the Mediterranean Basin (Italy, Greece, Corsica, western Turkey, the Balkans and north of the Black Sea). Arrowleaf clover is a long season annual suited to forage production systems which grows strongly in spring but has poor winter …

Vitis Vinifera - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Grapevines (Vitis vinifera). Grapevines are grown for both direct consumption of the fruit as table grapes or dried vine fruit and for fermentation to produce wine. They are cultivated worldwide, but originate from southern Europe. In Western Australia (WA) the viticulture industry was initially centred around the Swan Valley, but the work of Olmo (1956) …

Zea Mays - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Maize (Zea mays). Maize (corn) is a tall, annual warm season (C4) grass grown for grain or silage. The first domestication of maize was by the indigenous people of southern Mexico, and it has been cultivated for thousands of years in central and southern America. Maize is a staple food in many parts of the …

Nebline, January/February 2022

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

2021 Extension Highlights

Your Trusted Educational Resource

4-H Programs Engaged 24,313 Youth

A New Year, A New You, A Renewed Community by Emily Gratopp

Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month

Extension’s 2022 Master Gardener Training, Two Sites Available

Upcoming Green Industry Conferences

ProHort Lawn & Landscape Update

2022 Pesticide Applicator Trainings

Crop Production Clinics In-Person and Zoom

Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Phil Wharton and Jenny DeBuhr

Watch Chicks Hatch on Egg Cam

4-H Rabbit Show, March 19

Dog Club Accepting New Members, Starts Jan. 10

4-H Club Gives Youth With Special Needs Opportunity to Show Lambs

4-H Announcements …

The Casnr L.I.N.K.S. Newsletter: Learning Innovation Network For K-12 Schools, Edition 1, January 2022, Bailey Feit, Tammy Mittelstet

CASNR L.I.N.K.S. Newsletter

The purpose of this L.I.N.K.S. newsletter is to provide a monthly update of opportunities and resources for K-12 schools to connect with the University of Nebraska's CASNR Food, Energy, Water, and Societal Systems (FEWS²) programs and partners.

This edition includes:

Link to classroom resources for all levels

Eye on new curriculum

Teacher opportunities

List of new partnerships

Ask an expert

Student experiences

Drones In Agriculture, Jason P. De Koff, Priya Saini

Extension Publications

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