Parthenium hysterophorus, or Congress grass, is a rapidly spreading weed posing significant respiratory health risks. Originating from Central America ...

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Incessant rains could be the reason it is spreading, says expert; weed is difficult to eradicate as it builds a huge seed bank in the soil Bijoy Nair, a city resident, recently developed a nasal ...

A new CABI-led study investigated smallholder farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices toward parthenium and biological control in Pakistan.

Background: Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew) has been used traditionally to treat migraine, and although its mechanism of action is not fully understood, serotonin 5-HT receptor blocking effects ...

The plant protection wing of the government is deeply concerned about rapid spread of highly invasive parthenium in north-western and south-western regions as this new alien weed will be the cause of ...

A 45-year-old farmer with patch-test-confirmed Parthenium dermatitis for the previous 5 years presented with numerous grouped papulovesicular lesions, of 1 week's duration, on the face. He had ...

TOBA TEK SINGH: Parthenium, a toxic weed, commonly known as ‘Gajjar Booti’ may emerge as the most hazardous for humans and animals than dengue in a decade for which collaborated efforts and ...

A campaign to eradicate parthenium weed in Virudhunagar district began here on Monday. The exercise will form part of observance of Parthenium Awareness Week, organised in association with the ...

Parthenium population in the city has gone down 50 per cent to 60 per cent over a period of last four to five years.

PARADIP: A harmless looking weed, Parthenium Hysterophous, has suddenly become a cause of concern for the people of Jagatsinghpur district. Known for toxic properties, Parthenium has grown in ...