The plant that refused to die
Branson, Adam
The plant that refused to die - 2006 - Regeneration and Renewal 31 March 2006, 20-21(2) .
Focuses on the pervasive problem of Japanese knotweed for regeneration companies dealing with brownfield remediation. Japanese knotweed is now found in all areas of the UK except for the Orkney Islands. Not only does it overrun indigenous plants but it can push through concrete and undermine building foundations. Looks at the currently available methods of eradication and the very high costs involved. Describes research into biocontrol and industrial composting as potential eradication strategies, giving hope to a solution in the near future.
JAPANESE KNOTWEED
The plant that refused to die - 2006 - Regeneration and Renewal 31 March 2006, 20-21(2) .
Focuses on the pervasive problem of Japanese knotweed for regeneration companies dealing with brownfield remediation. Japanese knotweed is now found in all areas of the UK except for the Orkney Islands. Not only does it overrun indigenous plants but it can push through concrete and undermine building foundations. Looks at the currently available methods of eradication and the very high costs involved. Describes research into biocontrol and industrial composting as potential eradication strategies, giving hope to a solution in the near future.
JAPANESE KNOTWEED