Biological Control Research for Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedBiological Control Research for Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds
Awarded 31 Mar 2020
Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£372,070.00
SupplierCABI International
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2022
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to CABI International for research into the biological control of invasive non-native riparian weeds, including Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, floating pennywort, and Australian swamp stonecrop.
The contract, valued at AUD 372,070, continues Defra's funding since 2011 for biological control research under the 'Biocontrol for WFD weeds' contract, supporting cost-effective, long-term, and species-specific control of priority invasive non-native species plants that cost Great Britain approximately £2 billion annually.
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