GIANT PEST.
Manny Pangelinan, left, and Dr. Ike Dela Cruz show the roots of a big scarlet
gourd. This vine, which is also known as ivy gourd, is a pest that kills other
plants and trees. The Depatrment of Lands and Natural Resources and Northern
Marianas College's Cooperative Research, Education and Extension Program have
teamed up to inject Garlon 3A chemicals into the roots and stems of the vine
to prevent it from growing. Photo by Haidee V. Eugenio (Marianas
Variety/April 9, 2002/banner photo)
