Incidence and Spread of an Invasive Weed, Mimosa invisa Mart. In Benin City Metropolis, Nigeria

Ogbe, F. M. Dania; Bamidele, J. F.

doi:10.3923/ijb.2006.336.339

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“…This is similar to a study done byOgbe and Bamidele (2006), which revealed that IPS are commonly seen growing in disturbed areas like farms, fallow lands, roadsides and forest.The objective of ascertaining the current status of invasive plant species in the study area was adequately met as the results showed the following: i. Invasive plant species are observed to be growing mostly in farmlands, this view is supported by 46% of the study sample while 27.5% participants indicated forest ii. Invasive plant species are reported to be growing at a moderate level (37.9%) in all locations compare to being slow (25.5%) iii.…”

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Open Cattle Grazing and the Spread of Invasive Plant Species in Niger-Delta, Nigeria

2022

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This study assessed Open Cattle Grazing and the spread of certain invasive plant species in Niger-Delta, Nigeria. The research was conducted in three study areas namely Imo, Rivers and Abia State. Surveys and interviews were used to incorporate the views of the participants. Observations were also used to verify the information. Collated data were statistically analyzed and tested at a 0.05 level of significance. Results from the study shows that Mimosa pudica commonly called touch and die and Mimosa diplotricha commonly called sensitive plant were identified as the dominant invasive species in all the study areas. 46% of the study sample reported that invasive plant species grows mostly in farmlands, 27.5% of the study participants indicated that invasive plant species were observed to not be easily attacked by diseases and parasites while 24.5% indicated that this specie was difficult to weed. 54% admitted that invasive plant species were problematic. Major causes of open cattle grazing were identified to be illiteracy and beliefs. Early weeding, building of kaals and ranching were recommended in managing invasive plant species.

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“…Mimosa densities of 630 000 plants per hectare reduced cassava root yield, 12 months after planting, by 80% in one study area in Nigeria (Alabi et al 2001). In Benin City metropolis, Nigeria, where it has invaded farms, fallow fields and vacant land, it is regarded as the most noxious of all weeds (Ogbe & Bamidele 2006). In Papua New Guinea, mimosa has a direct negative impact on the growth, yield and harvesting of sugarcane.…”

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“…It has been introduced, either intentionally or accidentally, to a host of countries in Asia and Africa. It is a major weed in pastures, plantations and roadsides, and in some situations a serious pest in crops (Caunter & Shibayama 1999;Ogbe & Bamidele 2006;Sulaiman et al 2004). More than 40 years ago it was already considered to be one of the 76 worst weeds in the world, having been recorded as a weed of 13 crops in 18 countries (Holm et al 1977).…”

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Distribution of Mimosa diplotricha in eastern and southern Africa and its socioecological impacts in northern Malawi

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Chimphepo²,

Beale

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Background: Mimosa diplotricha is an emerging or established weed in many parts of the world, including many countries in Africa, where it is impacting on biodiversity, crop and pasture production, and driving socio-ecological change. Objectives: To establish the current distribution of M. diplotricha in eastern and southern Africa and its impacts on livelihoods in northern Malawi. Methods: Records on current distribution were collected from roadside surveys, literature reviews and herbarium data. Household surveys were conducted in the Karonga District, Malawi, to understand its impacts on local livelihoods. Results: Mimosa diplotricha is abundant in western Ethiopia, southern Tanzania, and northern and southeastern Malawi with isolated populations in western Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, and on the northern shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. Most respondents said that M. diplotricha invasions were reducing the amount of grass and shrubs in rangelands, with over half saying it reduced crop yields. This invasive plant is also reducing the availability of medicinal plants and other natural resources. Conclusions: Mimosa diplotricha has the potential to significantly expand its range in eastern Africa, and parts of southern Africa, and as such there is an urgent need to develop and implement an integrated management strategy, including biological control, to reduce the negative effects of this invasive plant on local livelihoods.

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“…In spite of the reports on, and evidences of the spread of M. diplotricha into several parts of Nigeria, the local distribution range of the weed is not known. Earlier publications on the weed only focus on 1) the incidence of spread in particular states or provinces [28,45], and 2) control measures available for the weed (see introduction section). In Table 1.…”

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The Distribution and Problems of the Invasive Alien Plant, <i>Mimosa diplotricha</i> C. Wright ex Sauvalle (Mimosaceae) in Nigeria

Ekhator¹,

Uyi²,

Ikuenobe³

et al. 2013

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Mimosa diplotricha is an invasive perennial, scrambling, thorny, leguminous shrub of neotropical origin widely acknowledged as a major economic, agricultural and ecological burden in its introduced ranges. Although the plant is thought to have been present in Nigeria for well over two decades, its mode and time of introduction is uncertain. In spite of the continuing spread of, and the menace caused by M. diplotricha in Nigeria, no attempt has been made to map the distribution of the plant countrywide. Therefore, we conducted a countrywide survey between 2007 and 2009, sponsored by the Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN) to determine the spread and status of Mimosa diplotricha in Nigeria. A further objective of this paper was to review literatures on Mimosa diplotricha in Nigeria and elsewhere to enable comparison. In this paper, we report on the spread, distribution and problems of Mimosa diplotricha in Nigeria based on the field monitoring surveys conducted. The distribution of this invasive plant in Nigeria has been mapped and is presented together with its ecology and problems being caused. Since the early 1990s, the weed has started to spread and invade many parts of the country causing significant damage to many natural and semi natural ecosystems. The different control options used by farmers to control Mimosa diplotricha in Nigeria are discussed. Based on the successful control of this invasive plant using the biocontrol agent, Heteropsylla spinulosa in countries such as Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG), we discussed the biological control prospects for the management of Mimosa diplotricha in Nigeria. Such control attempts stands to benefit from international collaborations between Nigerian institutions and a host of others in Australia, PNG and/or Brazil. Finally three major causes for the massive and continuing spread of this weed in Nigeria are presented with recommendations for the Nigerian government and institutions to: 1) formulate policies and legislations regarding the control and management of invasive alien plant species which is currently nonexistent; 2) enlighten the general public on the dangers of invasive alien plant species such as Mimosa diplotricha; and 3) initiate actions such as early detection and rapid response (EDRR) and biological control in order to prevent further spread of, and invasion by invasive plant species including Mimosa diplotricha.

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Incidence and Spread of an Invasive Weed, Mimosa invisa Mart. In Benin City Metropolis, Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Open Cattle Grazing and the Spread of Invasive Plant Species in Niger-Delta, Nigeria

Open Cattle Grazing and the Spread of Invasive Plant Species in Niger-Delta, Nigeria

Distribution of Mimosa diplotricha in eastern and southern Africa and its socioecological impacts in northern Malawi

The Distribution and Problems of the Invasive Alien Plant, <i>Mimosa diplotricha</i> C. Wright ex Sauvalle (Mimosaceae) in Nigeria

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Incidence and Spread of an Invasive Weed, Mimosa invisa Mart. In Benin City Metropolis, Nigeria

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Open Cattle Grazing and the Spread of Invasive Plant Species in Niger-Delta, Nigeria

Open Cattle Grazing and the Spread of Invasive Plant Species in Niger-Delta, Nigeria

Distribution of Mimosa diplotricha in eastern and southern Africa and its socioecological impacts in northern Malawi

The Distribution and Problems of the Invasive Alien Plant, &lt;i&gt;Mimosa diplotricha&lt;/i&gt; C. Wright ex Sauvalle (Mimosaceae) in Nigeria

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