How to Stop the Invasion of the Devil's Tomato

Invasive plants cause serious ecological problems worldwide. Once established, they can lead to irreversible changes in the diversity and composition of local ecosystems. With this in mind, scientists conducted a large-scale study to understand how the invasive and dangerous weed, also known as "Devil's Tomato," is gaining popularity, we learn from the journal Functional Ecology. See how to avoid the use of herbicides in agriculture Solanum rostratum originates from North America. It is currently widespread in regions such as China, Europe, Australia, and Central Asia. Its invasiveness stems from its exceptional adaptability: its seeds can be spread over long distances by agricultural machinery, animal fur, and wind, and it thrives in dry, nutrient-poor soils where it reproduces rapidly. This species is often found invading agricultural fields, pastures, and roadside ecosystems, where it forms monocultures that threaten local biodiversity. Over the past few decades, the Devil's ...