How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change: Cocoa fruit pods. Shutterstock/PixieMeWorldwide, areas suitable for cocoa production are predicted to shrink by up to 20-30% over the next 30 years. This is because cocoa trees are already struggling to cope with drier, hotter conditions – attributed in large part to climate change. Chocolate, one of the most … [Read more...] about How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change | The Conversation
Plants
Invasive alien plants in South Africa pose huge risks, but they can be stopped | The Conversation
Invasive alien plants in South Africa pose huge risks, but they can be stopped: A massive wildfire on the Garden Route fuelled by invasive alien trees. Henry CunninghamThere is a massive army marching across South Africa. It’s silent and looks harmless, but it’s growing by the day. It’s depleting the country’s water supply, intensifying wildfires, reducing agricultural … [Read more...] about Invasive alien plants in South Africa pose huge risks, but they can be stopped | The Conversation
South African Plants
South African Plants Image by mifl68 This Free State South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel. … [Read more...] about South African Plants
Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine | The Conversation
Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine: Invasive pine trees in the Western Cape have affected lizards causing their numbers to drop significantly. Author suppliedThis article is the fifth in a series. The Conversation Africa is running on invasive species. Most people would agree that invasive plants are unwanted. Invasive plants are plants that are … [Read more...] about Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine | The Conversation
Alien animals and plants are on the rise in Africa, exacting a growing toll | The Conversation
Alien animals and plants are on the rise in Africa, exacting a growing toll: The larger grain borer beetle attacks crops like maize and cassava, threatening food security. ShutterstockThis article is the first in a series The Conversation Africa is running on invasive species. Let’s say you’re travelling from Uganda to South Africa for business. You finally arrive at your … [Read more...] about Alien animals and plants are on the rise in Africa, exacting a growing toll | The Conversation
