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Parthenium weed eradication
August 17 , 2025
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- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam began a campaign to remove Parthenium weed from its grasslands.
- Parthenium hysterophorus is an invasive plant believed to have entered India through contaminated wheat imports from the United States over 70 years ago.
- The plant poses a threat to biodiversity and causes health issues, including skin allergies and fever, while reducing grass availability for rhinos.
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