Q1045
Partheniumhysterophorus (Congress grass) can be controlled by
A.
Chrysomella spp.
B.
Dactylopius tomentosus
C.
Zygogramma bicolarata
AnswerD.
Neochetina spp.
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
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.