Partheniumhysterophorus (Congress grass) can be controlled by
A. Chrysomella spp.
B. Dactylopius tomentosus
C. Zygogramma bicolarata
D. Neochetina spp.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Parthenium hysterophorus (Congress grass) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is the common invasive species of India that invades disturbed land, including roadsides. It is a serious invasive weed of pasture systems, reducing pasture productivity by 90%.It can be controlled by Zygogramma bicolarata, a species of leaf beetle also referred to as Parthenium beetle.
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