Mokotjomela T. M., Vukeya L. R., Guo D., Mbele T. J., Xivuri T., Kuhudzai A. G., Assessing success in attempts to eradicate an emerging invader plant: Tephrocactus articulatus (Pfeiff.) Backeb in arid areas of South Africa, Journal of Arid Environments, 2024, 220:105101, doi: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2023.105101
An assessment of the control of introduced Tephrocactus articulatus at 16 sites in South Africa. The paper combines measurements of population changes with modelling of climatic habitat suitability. It presents treatment results and projections dependent on the climate scenario adopted.