Chinese Apple Production

by Jess Purdy, Kasey O'Rourke, Deborah Watkins and Daniel Jose

China is suffering from an invasive species called Pomacea Canaliculata, commonly known as apple snails. Apple snails have now been spreading across P.R. China for three decades. These pests did not come on their own, this snail was put into Southeast Asia on purpose, for a couple nutritional purposes. However, years after, damage to crops and ecosystems became apparent (Joshi & Sebastian, 2006). Although these insects started out intentionally, they are no longer wanted, and change is necessary to save Chinas production.  

Major: 
Labor and Human Resources
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Noel Habashy
Poster Number: 
159