Waste-to-value: Guidelines for the potential applications of Prosopis juliflora

Saleh, Imane A.; BiBi, Amina; Bibi, Shazia; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.

doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101678

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“…Other methods such as biological control using the leaf-tying moth Evippe sp. though effective in the Pilbara region of Western Australia [117], has recently been initiated in South Africa (2021), while Kenya is in the process of testing the biological agent for ultimate release upon approval.…”

Section: Eradication and Controlmentioning

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Management Strategies of Prosopis juliflora in Eastern Africa: What Works Where?

Kamiri,

Choge,

Becker

2024

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Prosopis juliflora is a shrub/tree originating from the Americas. Since its introduction for fuel wood afforestation into eastern Africa, it has been invading crop- and rangelands with negative effects on the environment and on livelihoods. Understanding the management strategies for Prosopis and matching them with ecological, social-cultural, and economic needs of the eastern African region is a pressing scientific issue. We analyzed management strategies of Prosopis, focusing on determinants and drivers of their choice of applied management strategies as well as their effectiveness. We identified 1917 scientific contributions published between 1970 and 2022. Following a multi-step screening, we reduced the references to 53 relevant (internationally) published papers with a focus on the management of Prosopis in the east African region. Analysis of the literature shows that factors driving invasion dynamics but also land users’ social-economic as well as cultural attributes determine the type of management strategy and shape local control actions. Main strategies comprise (1) physical containment of invasive spread, (2) chemical, mechanical and biological approaches to reduce stand densities, (3) complete eradication, (4) restoration of invaded land, and (5) economic use of Prosopis products. Adopted strategies are based on actual and perceived impacts of invasion, and the adoption and success of individual strategies is highly location specific.

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Section: Eradication and Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%