Biology of mucuna (Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.) in eastern Viti Levu, Fiji
Biology of mucuna (Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.) in eastern Viti Levu, Fiji / Apaitia R. Macanawai, Gyanendra Kapoor, Meleki Motuwale, Pravin Mohan and Selveena Lal
Suva, Fiji :Ministry of Agriculture ,2013
p.25-29
Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is an annual cover crop belongs to the family Fabaceae. It has a rapid growth rate and found to suppress weeds, improve soil fertility and crop yields, however studies on the biology and ecology of M.pruriens in the Pacific Island is relatively unknown. This baseline data will provide vital knowledge on the potential of the species to become a serious invasive species if they are not effectively managed
Invasive plants -- Fiji
Agriculture -- Research-- Fiji
Mucuna -- Fiji
Soil fertility -- Fiji
Fiji Agricultural Journal/journal article
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