Dr. Mark Renz works to improve weed management to maximize benefits to the farmer and land manager while minimizing impacts to the environment.
New York Invasive Species Research Institute
Archive for tag: biocontrol
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Rogers
In this researcher spotlight, NYISRI interviews Dr. Jessica Rogers, who works with her student researchers to document and control purple loosestrife in Northern New York.
Lessons learned from a widespread invader | Research summary
This paper summarizes current research and knowledge about one of the top invasive species in Europe to help inform management of other invasive species that cover broad ranges and span diverse habitat types.
Hydrilla Hazard | Research Summary
After eluding scientists for decades, the causative agent of a deadly wildlife disease (vacuolar myelinopathy) is uncovered in a recent study, and has been linked to the colonization of invasive Hydrilla.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Dylan Parry
“We need to learn from the past to shape the future,” says Dr. Dylan Parry. Studying invasive insects outbreaks, biocontrol, and more, Parry strives to connect research to practice.
North American Weed Biocontrol Summit
NYISRI is coordinating the annual NAISMA North American Weed Biocontrol Summit on Wednesday, October 28th from 11 – 3 ET.
Forest Health Webinar: Ailanthus biocontrol
Join the Southern Regional Extension Forestry’s webinar as Dr. Matt Kasson, (Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, WVU) discusses the potential of...
DEC Announces five-year partnership with NYISRI and Cornell University to Address Impacts of Invasive Species
Agreement Targets Invasive Species Research, Control, and Mitigation