issg Database: Management and Information Links for Rottboellia cochinchinensis

Rottboellia cochinchinensis (grass)

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         Management Information

For details on management of this species including preventative, mechanical, biological, chemical and integrated control please read our pdf file on management information.
For comprehensive information on management please see also Valverde, B. E., 2003. Progress on Rottboellia cochinchinensis management.

         Location Specific Management Information
Central America
A project Integrated control of itchgrass, "Rottboellia cochinchinensis" which ran from 1995 to 1999 developed alternative management practices for the control of itchgrass in maize-based cropping systems in selected areas of Latin America. These included the use of cover crops, indigenous fungi as a mycoherbicide and classical biological control using the exotic smut fungus 'Sporisorium ophiuri'. CABI 'Bioscience' undertook the assessment of the life cycle and host specificity screening of the smut pathogen.
This is the first classical biological programme to be undertaken for Central America, which specifically targets a grass weed with a pathogen. Permission to import the smut into Costa Rica has been granted by the Quarantine Authorities (Sanidad Vegetal) (RWC-PRISM, 2002)
Indonesia
CAB International is formulating regional projects in management of R. cochinchinensis in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.
Malaysia
CAB International is formulating regional projects in management of R. cochinchinensis in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.
Philippines
CAB International is formulating regional projects in management of R. cochinchinensis in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.
Thailand
CAB International is formulating regional projects in management of R. cochinchinensis in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.

         Management Resources/Links

1. Alves, P. L. 2003. Identification and characterization of different accessions of itchgrass (Rottboellia cochinchinensis). Weed Science 51: 177-180.
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
2. Bowen, B., K. Johnson, S. Franklin, G. Call, and M. Webber. 2002. Invasive Exotic Pest Plants in Tennesee. Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science 77(2): 45-48.
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
3. Chikoye, D., V. M. Manyong, and F. Ekeleme. 2000. Characteristics of speargrass (Imperata cylindrica) dominated fields in West Africa: crops, soil properties, farmer perceptions and management strategies. Crop Protection 19: 481-487.
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
4. Ishizuka, K. 2001. Roles of the new journal. Weed Biology and Management 1: 15-19.
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
5. Kadir, J., Ahmad, A., Undated. Potential of Drechslera longirostrata As Bioherbicide For Itch grass
        Summary: Available from: http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:D5SFElTgxuUJ:unesco.biotec.or.th/file%25207.doc+Rottboellia+cochinchinensis+protected+areas&hl=en [Accessed 10 September 2004]
6. NAPPO (North American Plant Protection Organization). 2003. Pest Fact Sheet: Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour.) Clayton. NAPPO-PRA / Grains Panel Pest Fact Sheet.
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
Available from: http://www.nappo.org/PRA-sheets/Rottboelliacochinchinensis.pdf [Accessed 13 August 2004]
7. Pallewatta, N., J.K. Reaser & A. Gutierrez (eds.). 2003. Prevention and Management of Invasive Alien Species: Proceedings of a Workshop on Forging Cooperation throughout South and Southeast Asia. Global Invasive Species Programme, Cape Town, South Africa.
8. PIER (Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk) 2003. Rottboellia cochinchinensis PIER [Online Database].
        Summary: This page contains information on native range, common names, and description.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/rottboellia_cochinchinensis.htm [Accessed 13 August 2004]
9. RWC-PRISM, Project and Research Information System Module., 2002. Integrated control of itchgrass, "Rottboellia cochinchinensis"
        Summary: Available from: http://www.wisard.org/rwc/shared/asp/projectsummary.asp?Kennummer=7770 [Accessed 19 September 2004]
10. Smith, M. C., B. E. Valverde, and A. Merayo. 2001. Integrated management of itchgrass in a corn cropping system: modeling the effect of control tactics. Weed Science 49: 123-134.
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
11. Smith, M. C., R. H. Reeder, and M. B. Thomas. 1997. A model to determine the potential for biological control of Rottboellia cochinchinesis with the head smut Sporisorium ophiuri. Journal of Applied Ecology 34: 388-398.
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
12. Strahan, R. E., J. L. Griffin, D. B. Reynolds, and D. K. Miller. 2000a. Interference between Rottboellia cochinchinesis and Zea mays. Weed Science 48:205-211
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
13. Strahan, R. E., J. L. Griffin, D. L. Jordan, and D. K. Miller. 2000b. Influence of adjuvants on Itchgrass (Rottboellia cochinesis) control in Corn (Zea mays) with Nicosulfuron and Primosulfuron. Weed Technology 14: 66-71.
        Summary: This page contains information on common names, description, habitat, propagation, native range, impacts, and control measures.
14. Swaziland's Alien Plants Database., Undated. Rottboellia cochinchinensis
        Summary: Factsheet Rottboellia cochinchinensis available from: http://www.kbraunweb.com/alienplants/speciesinfo.asp?spid=346 [Accessed 14 June 2005]
Swaziland's Alien Plants Database available from: http://www.kbraunweb.com/alienplants/specieslist.asp [Accessed 14 June 2005]
15. Valverde, B. E., 2003. Progress on Rottboellia cochinchinensis management. In Weed Management for Developing Countries Addendum 1 (Ed) by R. Labrada. Food And Agriculture Organisation Of The United Nations (FAO) Rome,
        Summary: Available from: http://www.fao.org/documents/show_cdr.asp?url_file=/DOCREP/006/Y5031E/y5031e07.htm [Accessed 19 May 2005]
16. Varnham, K. 2006. Non-native species in UK Overseas Territories: a review. JNCC Report 372. Peterborough: United Kingdom.
        Summary: This database compiles information on alien species from British Overseas Territories.
Available from: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3634 [Accessed 16 May 2006]
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