Aim: To provide an understanding of biological invasions and the management of alien invasive plants, in particular the initiation and management of a biological-control programme against an alien weed.
Content: Theory and practice of biological weed control in the context of integrated weed management. Targeting a weed for biological control. Analyzing the risks of releasing a new biological-control agent. Motivation, design and budgeting of a research programme targeting a new weed for biological-control.
- Teacher: Terence Olckers
