Weevil as Biocontrol for Invasive Garlic Mustard
in Subject: Science, Language Arts, Environmental Science, English 9-10, English 11-12
Key Term: Invasive Species, Introduced Species, Botany
Level: General
Resource Type: Article
Topic: Agriculture
Key Term: Invasive Species, Introduced Species, Botany
Level: General
Resource Type: Article
Topic: Agriculture
Garlic mustard is one of the most problematic invasive species in North America. This report from Agricultural Research discusses the history of garlic mustard, the problems it can cause to ecosystems and the potential for weevils to be effective biocontrol agents. This report can be used as a reading and comprehension exercise to prepare students for discerning complicated scientific media and literature.
