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kudzuJapanese creeper belonging to the legume family, which helps fix nitrogen (see nitrogen cycle) and can be used as a feed crop for animals, but became a pest in the southern USA when introduced to check soil erosion. (Pueraria lobata, family Leguminosae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When the new bug was identified, Suiter reached out to see if any kudzu experts knew if the bug had ever been imported from Asia to control the plant. Scientists in Alabama and Iowa have found that root extracts from kudzu show promise as a dietary supplement for metabolic syndrome that increases the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and problems with their body"s ability to use insulin. It may be every gardener's nightmare, but kudzu is a very useful plant. |
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