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18 references found for Dioscorea bulbifera:
Summary: This source provides information on possible biological control agents for D. bulbifera.
Available from: http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=407144 [Accessed 16 May 2007]
2. Horvitz, C. and Koop, A., 2001. "Removal of Nonnative Vines and Post-Hurricane Recruitment in Tropical Hardwood Forests of Florida." Biotropica.
Summary: This article details a exhaustive management scheme for removal of non-native vines in Florida. It encompasses mechanical and chemical control methods.
Available from: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1744-7429.2001.tb00178.x?prevSearch=allfield%3A%28dioscorea+bulbifera%29 [Accessed 16 May 2007]
Summary: Provides detailed list of impacts of invasive species, including D. bulbifera. Also provides identification clues and a summary of management techniques.
Available from: http://www.invasive.org/library/FLFSNoxWeeds/airpotato.html [Accessed 15 May 2007].
Summary: This website provides a basic physical description and management techniques as well as an exhaustive list of alternate taxonomic and common names.
Available from: http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/synonyms.asp?plantID=1726 [Accessed 16 May 2007]
Summary: Detailed account of species physical appearance and habits in Florida habitats. Provides some management information and Florida distribution.
Available from: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG112 [Accessed 15 May 2007]
Summary: This paper provides management information for Pacific Island locations as well as distribution information.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/alienspeciesinhawaii/articles/pier/pier_niue_report.pdf [Accessed on 16 May 2007].
7. Bhandari M.R. Kawabata J., 2004. "Assessment of antinutritional factors and bioavailability of calcium and zinc in wild yam (Dioscorea spp.) tubers of Nepal." Food Chemistry. 2004.
Summary: This article provides information on possible toxins present in D. bulbifera .
8. Coursey, D. G. ; J. Alexander, and Stephen L. Wiesenfeld "African Agricultural Patterns and the Sickle Cell." Science 28 June 1968: Vol. 160. no. 3835, pp. 1474 - 1475
Summary: This article provides information pertaining to the native distribution of D. bulbifera.
9. Horrocks, M.; S. Bulmer and R.O. Gardner., 2008. "Plant microfossils in prehistoric archaeological deposits from Yuku rock shelter, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea." Journal of Archaeological Science, Volume 35, Issue 2, February 2008, Pages 290-301
Summary: This article presents a plant microfossil analysis of remnants found in the Yuku rock shelter
10. Horrocks, M; J. Grant-Mackie and E, Matisoo-Smith, 2007. "Introduced taro (Colocasia esculenta) and yams (Dioscorea spp.) in Podtanean (2700–1800 years BP) deposits from Mé Auré Cave (WMD007), Moindou, New Caledonia" Journal of Archaeological Science. 2007.
Summary: This article presents a plant microfossil analysis of remnants found in the Me' Aure' Cave.
Summary: Detailed taxonomic information and useful links to other sites. An online database that provides taxonomic information, common names, synonyms and geographical jurisdiction of a species. In addition links are provided to retrieve biological records and collection information from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Data Portal and bioscience articles from BioOne journals.
Available from: http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=43369 [Accessed 15 May 2007]
12. Morisawa, TunyaLee. "Weed Notes: Dioscorea bulbifera, D. alata, D. sansibarensis." The Nature Conservancy. September 1999.
Summary: Detailed physical description of Dioscorea bulbifera and two closely related species, D. alata and D. sansibarensis. Also provides management information and impacts.
Summary: This database provides information about the species including distribution, noxious weed classifications, taxonomy, as well as links to related sites.
Available from: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=DIBU [Accessed 16 May 2007]
Summary: This site provides extensive information about D. bulbifera's habitat, ecology, distribution, and common names.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/dioscorea_bulbifera.htm [Accessed 16 May 2007]
Summary: Detailed account of species physical appearance and habits. Also contains detailed management information for North America.
Available from: http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/esadocs/documnts/diosbul.pdf [Accessed 15 May 2007]
Summary: Provides a brief description of D. bulbifera as well as medicinal uses of the plant.
Available from: http://www.botany.wisc.edu/greenhouse/Roomthree-Di.html [Accessed 16 May 2007]
Summary: Information for species including common names, distribution, uses.
Available from: http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?14186 [Accessed 15 May 2007]
18. Webster, Judy; Wendy Beck, and Bela Ternai, 1984. Toxicity and bitterness in Australian Dioscorea bulbifera L. and Dioscorea hispida Dennst. from Thailand. J. Agric. Food Chem.; 1984; 32(5) pp 1087 - 1090;
Summary: This article examines the preparation techniques used by Australian aboriginals to ready D. bulbifera for consumption.
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