[APWG] NEWS: Weed-Sniffing Dogs Help Bust Invasive Plants
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Wed Jun 23 10:12:38 CDT 2010
http://www.newswise.com/articles/weed-sniffing-dogs-help-bust-invasive-plants
Weed-Sniffing Dogs Help Bust Invasive Plants
Released: 6/15/2010 11:00 AM EDT
Embargo expired: 6/22/2010 10:30 AM EDT
Source: Allen Press Publishing Services
Newswise . A field test in Montana pitted dog against human in an effort
to identify and eradicate spotted knapweed. This weed threatens the
survival of native species and can bring about both economic and ecosystem
damage. Finding plants in order to eradicate them before they can spread
creates a challenge for human eyes, but not for dog noses.
See the link above for the full article text.
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