Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist, flaxleaf fleabane, originating from South America, is a

major emerging weed threat for dry-land cropping systems in Australia. Conyza bonariensis

On the whole, this research project showed that Australian farmers are alert to new weeds, and have a reasonably high level of commitment to their detection and control.

This report aims to summarise current and proposed GMO activities and make suggestions on targeted research investment that might better prepare Land & Water Australia (LWA) to help manage these new resources.

Malvaceae weeds are becoming an increasingly significant problem in Australian cotton farming systems. Narrow and wide leafbladder ketmia, Hibiscus trionum var. trionum and and Hibiscus trionum var.