Palmer amaranth : a threat to soya bean production in South Africa

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Reinhardt, Carl Frederick (Charlie)
Vorster, Juan

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Plaas Publishing

Abstract

Palmer amaranth is the latest addition to South Africa’s growing list of Amaranthus species (commonly known as pigweed or marog). Some of these Amaranthus species are indigenous to Africa, while others originate from other continents.

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Palmer amaranth, Amaranthus species, Africa, South Africa (SA), Pigweed, Marog, SDG-02: Zero hunger

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Reinhardt, C & Voster, J. 2022, 'Palmer amaranth : a threat to soya bean production in South Africa', Oilseeds Focus, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 21-23.