The Economist reports that Hungarian biologists have trained rabbits to preferentially eat common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), an invasive plant (and a native to North America). http://www.economist.
In California, a general requirement of plant species used for revegetation and restoration projects is its classification as a native species. However, the high cost of native plant materials is one of the dominant obstacles to effective revegetation nationwide.
From the Fresno State News website and Morning Ag Clips Fresno State plant science professor Dr. Anil Shrestha was honored by the American Society of Agronomy with its Fellow Award.
