Prosopis was introduced from its native Latin America into Eastern Africa to reduce dust storms and provide wood and fodder for livestock, but it has spread from the original areas of introduction ...

The 272-page book, titled "The Ecology and Management of Invasive Prosopis Trees in Eastern Africa," follows 10 years of extensive research conducted by CABI and partners under the Woody Weeds and ...

Prosopis juliflora seriously diminishes water resources in the Afar Region of Ethiopia, consuming enough of this already scarce resource to irrigate cotton and sugarcane generating some US$ 320 ...

The guilty party is Prosopis, also known as Mesquite or “Mathenge” (Kenya) or “Promi” (Baringo). It is a thorny shrub or small tree native to Mexico, other South American countries and the ...

Green Tamil Nadu Mission Forest Department successfully removes invasive species and plants native saplings to improve biodiversity and groundwater recharge.

KARAIKAL: The Puducherry government’s announcement of assistance of Rs 15,000 per hectare for Karaikal farmers to rid their fields of Prosopis (seemai Karuvelam) plants has set off hope of an ...

In densely invaded areas, the trees can consume about 50% of the annual rainfall of the region, severely depleting groundwater This content is restricted to subscribers only. Our commitment at the ...

Local bodies in the Chennai Metropolitan Area are expected to launch a drive to remove Prosopis juliflora, as the invasive species has increased in many areas. The State government has ...

image: Prosopis juliflora in Baringo County, Kenya (Credit: CABI). view more Credit: CABI CABI has published a new book which explores the ecology and management of invasive Prosopis juliflora ...