Invasive weed could be turned into a viable economic crop, say researchers

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2. I want me some paddy melon enzymes!

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Herbicide is not only harmful to the environment but weeds often develop a resistance to these chemicals," Prof Rahman says. "Spraying paddy melon enzyme solution around the trees would create a thin crust, preventing weeds completely. In essence, we are using a weed to control a weed."

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I’m emailing this story to one of my garden funders. She’s from Australia.

The paddy melons look like spaghetti squash.

Very important development.