One of the two species used to breed ArborGen's hybrids, Eucalyptus grandis, had previously turned invasive in South Africa-raising concerns about this tree turning invasive in the south.

Eucalyptus, arguably the most popular commercial tree in the country today, has been attacked by a new exotic pest, with 80 per cent of all under-fives in western Kenya affected - and still spreading.

These include wattles, pines, mesquite and eucalyptus. Such invasions are especially worrying in drought stricken South Africa because most invasive trees use more water than other plant groups.

After several years' worth of genetic tweaking, South Carolina-based ArborGen says it has created the first ever frost-tolerant eucalyptus -- hardy down to about 16 degrees, meaning it will likely ...

However the most common in Uganda are eucalyptus grandis (South Africa, & Fort Portal), Camaldulensis, Eucalyptus Tereticomis, the new clone GC550 as well as Eucalyptus citriodora.

Clonal forestry was introduced in 2002 when clones were imported from South Africa and ... Excellent form The main species commonly used in East Africa for clonal forestry are Eucalyptus grandis, ...

PARIS (AFP) - Scientists said on Wednesday they had unravelled the genome of a eucalyptus tree, gaining insights into its fast growth and adaptability that could one day enhance forests grown for ...

Scientists unravel Eucalyptus DNA An international team of scientists have sequenced the genetic code of a eucalyptus tree, which could lead to advances in timber industries.

These include wattles, pines, mesquite and eucalyptus. Such invasions are especially worrying in drought stricken South Africa because most invasive trees use more water than other plant groups.