Claim · #6495537
Termitidae · herbivory · agroforestry tree seedlings (multiple spp.)
herbivory · effect: harmful
eats GloBI relation
Verbatim source quote
“termites can cause serious damage to seedlings and mature trees”
- Source
- Agroforestry: A Primer. Design and management principles for people and the environment
- Authors
- Gassner A., Dobie P. (eds.); Cornelius J.P., Coe R., Mercado A., Mukuralinda A., Okia C.A., Somarriba E., Thorne P., et al.
- Year
- 2022
- Publication
- CIFOR-ICRAF
- Page
- 120
AI critic verdicts
- agroecologist · plausible
“Termites (Termitidae) are well-documented major pests of tree seedlings in semi-arid agroforestry; quote supports claim.”
- horticulturist · plausible
“Termite damage to seedlings/mature trees is recognized horticultural concern in dryland agroforestry establishment.”
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