[en] Description of the subject. Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) is a problematic invasive plant which population has recently spread/increased throughout Belgium. Previous studies in European countries have pointed out wild bird and poultry feed trade as a vector of introduction. In 2011, a maximum limit of contamination was imposed by the European commission. Objectives. The goal is to quantify the level of bird seed contamination sold in Southern Belgium. Method. In 2021, we analyzed 42 bags of bird feed, purchased in various retailers in Southern Belgium. We distinguished wild bird seed mixes, poultry seed mixes and sunflower seeds. Results. Regardless of the moisture of the samples (not measured), the results of the samples were not near the legal limit. However, 13 out of 42 samples contained common ragweed seeds and 0.75 ± 0.265 seeds (mean ± standard error) per kilo of bird feed were found on average, of which 82.4% were viable. Conclusions. Although the legal limit seems to be respected, the bird feed trade still represents a substantial introduction pathway for ragweed.
Disciplines :
Agriculture & agronomy
Author, co-author :
Monty, Arnaud ; Université de Liège - ULiège > TERRA Research Centre > Biodiversité et Paysage
Etcheverria, Zoé; Observatoire wallon des Ambroisies, Gembloux, Belgium
Delforge, Adrien ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département GxABT > Biodiversité et Paysage
Language :
English
Title :
Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. seeds in bird feed in southern Belgium, 10 years after the EU regulation
Alternative titles :
[fr] Graines d’Ambrosia artemisiifolia dans la nourriture pour oiseaux en Wallonie, 10 ans après la réglementation européenne
Publication date :
2022
Journal title :
Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement
ISSN :
1370-6233
eISSN :
1780-4507
Publisher :
University of Liege Faculty of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Volume :
26
Issue :
Special Issue
Pages :
1 - 4
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Funding text :
The present work was funded by the Service Public de Wallonie under the convention n° O3.02.00.00A-20-3818. The authors thank Marie Patinet for language revisions.
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