A tiny but destructive invader is threatening South America, and Uruguay’s iconic palm trees are on the front line.
Since 2022, the National Emergency System in coordination with agricultural agencies and with operational support from the air force, has struggled to contain the red palm weevil outbreak, prompting them to call scientists to help.
Experts from the Technological University of Uruguay (UTEC) stepped in with an innovative detection strategy using drones and aerial imaging, but...
How can China help Uruguay battle beetles threatening to invade South America?
Published 4 hours ago
Source: scmp.com

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