How do we achieve effective biological control of invasive European Blackberry?

In Australia, invasive European blackberry consists of a complex of around 18 recognised species and a range of hybrids, which collectively are amalgamated into Rubus fruticosus sp. agg. European blackberry is one of Australia’s worst environmental and agricultural weeds where substantial losses of biodiversity and production occur.

In Australia, invasive European blackberry consists of a complex of around 18 recognised species and a range of hybrids, which collectively are amalgamated into Rubus fruticosus sp. agg. European blackberry is one of Australia’s worst environmental and agricultural weeds where substantial losses of biodiversity and production occur.