Vieites-Blanco, C., Retuerto, R., & Lema, M. 2019 Effects of the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and the scale insect Pulvinariella mesembryanthemi on the ice plant Carpobrotus edulis from native and non-native areas: evaluation of the biocontrol potential. Biological invasions 21:2159–2176

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host

Notes: In a preliminary attempt at biological control, we evaluated the potential use of the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and the insect Pulvinariella mesembryanthemi as biocontrol agents. Use of the insect seems to be the best strategy for controlling C. edulis, as it decreases plant growth and increases mortality and stress susceptibility.