issg Database: Management and Information Links for Abrus precatorius

Abrus precatorius (shrub)

Ecology Distribution Management
Info Impact
Info References
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         Interim profile, incomplete information
         Management Information

Physical: Small plants can be dug and pulled out (Motooka et al., 2003).
Chemical: Abrus precatorius is probably sensitive to foliar sprays of triclopyr; good control has been observed with triclopyr ester at 10% in oil applied to basal bark or cut surface and with triclopyr amine at 50% in water applied to cut surface (Motooka et al., 2003).
A user guide developed by Kline and Duquesnel (1996) based on the experiences of practitioners involved in the control of exotic species recommends the following treatment for the control of
Method: Basal; Herbicide: Garlon 4; Concentration: 10%; Effectiveness: Good;
Method: Cut; Herbicide: Garlon 4; Concentration: 10%; Effectiveness: Good;
Method: Cut; Herbicide: Garlon 3A; Concentration: 50%; Effectiveness: Good

         Location Specific Management Information
Florida (USA)
A. precatorius is listed as a Catergory 1 weed (most invasive plant species) in Florida (Gordon, 1998).

         Management Resources/Links

1. IUCN/SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)., 2010. A Compilation of Information Sources for Conservation Managers.
        Summary: This compilation of information sources can be sorted on keywords for example: Baits & Lures, Non Target Species, Eradication, Monitoring, Risk Assessment, Weeds, Herbicides etc. This compilation is at present in Excel format, this will be web-enabled as a searchable database shortly. This version of the database has been developed by the IUCN SSC ISSG as part of an Overseas Territories Environmental Programme funded project XOT603 in partnership with the Cayman Islands Government - Department of Environment. The compilation is a work under progress, the ISSG will manage, maintain and enhance the database with current and newly published information, reports, journal articles etc.
2. Kline, W.N. and J.G. Duquesnel, 1996. Management of Exotic Plants with Herbicides in Florida. Down To Earth, Vol. 51, No. 2, 1996
        Summary: Available from: http://myfwc.com/docs/WildlifeHabitats/InvasivePlants_HerbicideGuide.pdf [Accessed 26 July 2010]
3. Mito, Toshikazu and Tetsuro Uesugi, 2004. Invasive Alien Species in Japan: The Status Quo and the New Regulation for Prevention of their Adverse Effects. Global Environmental Research 8(2)/2004: 171-191
        Summary: Available from: http://www.airies.or.jp/publication/ger/pdf/08-02-08.pdf [Accessed 28 June 2010]
4. Motooka, Philip, Luisa Castro, Duane Nelson, Guy Nagai, and Lincoln Ching. 2003. Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas: An Identification and Management Guide. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (University of Hawaii--Manoa), Honolulu. 184 pp. color illus. ISBN: 1-929325-14-2.
5. Pacific Islands Ecosystems at Risk (PIER), 2009. Abrus precatorius L., Fabaceae
        Summary: Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/abrus_precatorius.htm [Accessed 26 July 2010]
6. The Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology (BEST) Commission 2003. The National Invasive Species Strategy for The Bahamas. BEST, Nassau, The Bahamas, 34 pp.
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