Effects of Ovine Grazing as a Estrategy for the Control of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton)
Invasive species have spread, overcoming dispersion and adaptation barriers. These invasions affect ecological functions and economic activity, especially in areas close to urban centers. In Uruguay, species such as Ligustrum lucidum (privet) threaten native forests, highlighting the need for resear...
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| author | Vique, Leonardo |
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| dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv | Vique Leonardo, Universidad de la Empresa, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Montevideo, Uruguay https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5866-3914 Blumetto Oscar, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Canelones, Uruguay https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7128-3907 |
| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Vique, Leonardo Blumetto, Oscar |
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| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | Vique, L., y Blumetto, O. "Effects of Ovine Grazing as a Estrategy for the Control of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton)". Agrociencia Uruguay [en línea]. 2026, 30, e1593. Doi: 10.31285/AGRO.30.1593. 2730-5066 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12008/53945 10.31285/AGRO.30.1593 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Bosque Nativo Especies Exóticas Invasoras Espécies Exóticas Invasoras Invasive Exotic Species Mata Nativa Native Forest Pastoreio de Ovinos Pastoreo Ovino Restauração Restauración Restoration Sheep Grazing |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Effects of Ovine Grazing as a Estrategy for the Control of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton) Efectos del pastoreo ovino como estrategia para el control de ligustro (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton) Efeitos do pastoreio ovino como estratégia de controle de ligustro (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton) |
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| description | Invasive species have spread, overcoming dispersion and adaptation barriers. These invasions affect ecological functions and economic activity, especially in areas close to urban centers. In Uruguay, species such as Ligustrum lucidum (privet) threaten native forests, highlighting the need for research and collaboration for their control. Directed grazing is suggested as a potentially effective tool to control invasive species. To evaluate the effectivity of livestock grazing as a strategy for privet control, a study was conducted at Las Brujas Experimental Station of the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA) in Canelones, Uruguay. Six plots of 0.04 hectares each were established in an area invaded by privet, divided into two blocks with different tree coverages. Using a completely randomized block design, the effects of sheep grazing on privet control were evaluated. Variables such as plants number, height, number of leaves, presence of apical bud and cut buds were recorded before and after the grazing period. At the end of the experiment, grazing reduced the total number of plants and apical buds, especially in plants less than 25 cm tall. Sheep grazing emerges as a promising alternative for privet control by reducing chemical use and costs. However, a single grazing period is not enough to drastically reduce the privet seedlings population. Further research is needed to examine the effects of higher stocking rates or different breeds and to assess the long-term impacts of sustained grazing on the same area. |
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| spelling | Effects of Ovine Grazing as a Estrategy for the Control of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton)Efectos del pastoreo ovino como estrategia para el control de ligustro (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton)Efeitos do pastoreio ovino como estratégia de controle de ligustro (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton)Vique, LeonardoBlumetto, OscarBosque NativoEspecies Exóticas InvasorasEspécies Exóticas InvasorasInvasive Exotic SpeciesMata NativaNative ForestPastoreio de OvinosPastoreo OvinoRestauraçãoRestauraciónRestorationSheep GrazingInvasive species have spread, overcoming dispersion and adaptation barriers. These invasions affect ecological functions and economic activity, especially in areas close to urban centers. In Uruguay, species such as Ligustrum lucidum (privet) threaten native forests, highlighting the need for research and collaboration for their control. Directed grazing is suggested as a potentially effective tool to control invasive species. To evaluate the effectivity of livestock grazing as a strategy for privet control, a study was conducted at Las Brujas Experimental Station of the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA) in Canelones, Uruguay. Six plots of 0.04 hectares each were established in an area invaded by privet, divided into two blocks with different tree coverages. Using a completely randomized block design, the effects of sheep grazing on privet control were evaluated. Variables such as plants number, height, number of leaves, presence of apical bud and cut buds were recorded before and after the grazing period. At the end of the experiment, grazing reduced the total number of plants and apical buds, especially in plants less than 25 cm tall. Sheep grazing emerges as a promising alternative for privet control by reducing chemical use and costs. However, a single grazing period is not enough to drastically reduce the privet seedlings population. Further research is needed to examine the effects of higher stocking rates or different breeds and to assess the long-term impacts of sustained grazing on the same area.Las especies invasoras se han propagado, superando las barreras de dispersión y adaptación. Estas invasiones afectan las funciones ecológicas y la actividad económica. En Uruguay, especies como Ligustrum lucidum (ligustro) amenazan los bosques nativos, lo que subraya la necesidad de investigación y colaboración para su control. El pastoreo dirigido es una herramienta potencialmente eficaz para controlar las especies invasoras. Para evaluar la efectividad del pastoreo de ganado en el control del ligustro, se realizó un estudio en la Estación Experimental Las Brujas del Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), en Canelones, Uruguay. Se establecieron seis parcelas de 0,04 hectáreas cada una en un área invadida por ligustro, divididas en dos bloques con diferente cobertura arbórea. Mediante un diseño de bloques completamente aleatorizado, se evaluaron los efectos del pastoreo de ovejas en el control del ligustro. Se registró: número de plantas, altura, número de hojas, presencia de yemas apicales y yemas cortadas antes y después del pastoreo. Al finalizar el experimento, el pastoreo redujo el número total de plantas y yemas apicales, especialmente en plantas de menos de 25 cm de altura. El pastoreo de ovejas se presenta como una alternativa prometedora para el control del ligustro, al reducir el uso de productos químicos y los costos. Sin embargo, un solo período de pastoreo no es suficiente para reducir drásticamente la población de plántulas de ligustro. Se requiere investigación adicional para estudiar los efectos de mayores densidades de animales o diferentes razas y los impactos a largo plazo del pastoreo sostenido en la misma área.Espécies invasoras se espalharam, superando barreiras de dispersão e adaptação. Essas invasões afetam funções ecológicas e a atividade econômica. No Uruguai, espécies como Ligustrum lucidum (alfeneiro) ameaçam florestas nativas, destacando a necessidade de pesquisa e colaboração para seu controle. O pastejo direcionado é uma ferramenta potencialmente eficaz para o controle de espécies invasoras. Para avaliar a eficácia do pastejo de ovinos no controle do alfeneiro, um estudo foi conduzido na Estação Experimental Las Brujas do Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA) em Canelones, Uruguai. Seis parcelas de 0,04 hectares cada foram estabelecidas em uma área invadida por alfeneiro, divididas em dois blocos com diferentes coberturas arbóreas. Utilizando um delineamento em blocos casualizados, os efeitos do pastejo de ovinos no controle do alfeneiro foram avaliados. Os seguintes parâmetros foram registrados antes e depois do pastejo: número de plantas, altura, número de folhas, presença de gemas apicais e gemas cortadas. Ao final do experimento, o pastoreio reduziu o número total de plantas e gemas apicais, especialmente em plantas com menos de 25 cm de altura. O pastoreio de ovelhas parece ser uma alternativa promissora para o controle da ligustrina, pois reduz o uso de produtos químicos e diminui os custos. No entanto, um único período de pastoreio não é suficiente para reduzir drasticamente a população de mudas de ligustrina. Mais pesquisas são necessárias para estudar os efeitos de densidades animais maiores ou de diferentes raças, bem como os impactos a longo prazo do pastoreio contínuo na mesma área.Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de la República - INIAVique Leonardo, Universidad de la Empresa, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Montevideo, Uruguay https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5866-3914Blumetto Oscar, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Canelones, Uruguay https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7128-39072026-03-18T17:00:55Z2026-03-18T17:00:55Z2026Artículoinfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersione1593application/pdfVique, L., y Blumetto, O. "Effects of Ovine Grazing as a Estrategy for the Control of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton)". Agrociencia Uruguay [en línea]. 2026, 30, e1593. Doi: 10.31285/AGRO.30.1593.2730-5066https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12008/5394510.31285/AGRO.30.1593reponame:COLIBRIinstname:Universidad de la Repúblicainstacron:Universidad de la RepúblicaenengAgrociencia Uruguay. 2026;30:e1593Las obras depositadas en el Repositorio se rigen por la Ordenanza de los Derechos de la Propiedad Intelectual de la Universidad de la República.(Res. Nº 91 de C.D.C. de 8/III/1994 – D.O. 7/IV/1994) y por la Ordenanza del Repositorio Abierto de la Universidad de la República (Res. Nº 16 de C.D.C. de 07/10/2014)info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLicencia Creative Commons Atribución (CC - By 4.0)oai:colibri.udelar.edu.uy:20.500.12008/539452026-04-14T10:32:44Z |
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| title | Effects of Ovine Grazing as a Estrategy for the Control of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton) |
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| title_short | Effects of Ovine Grazing as a Estrategy for the Control of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton) |
| title_sort | Effects of Ovine Grazing as a Estrategy for the Control of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum W.T. Aiton) |
| topic | Bosque Nativo Especies Exóticas Invasoras Espécies Exóticas Invasoras Invasive Exotic Species Mata Nativa Native Forest Pastoreio de Ovinos Pastoreo Ovino Restauração Restauración Restoration Sheep Grazing |
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