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Working To Track Down Dodder-Infested Plants
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is working with Aberfeldy Nurseries to track down basil plants infested with dodder, saying that “it is of critical importance that the dodder seeds do not get released into the environment.” A Government spokesperson said, “Unfortunately, it has been confirmed that Aberfeldy... Read more of this article
People Urged To Check For Parasitic Dodder
After dodder – which was described as an “invasive, parasitic weed” — was found on a basil plant purchased at a local plant nursery, people who have purchased herb seedlings from any local plant nursery over the past month are encouraged to check them for dodder. A spokesperson said, “On July 31st, 2020, a former Department... Read more of this article
