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Radio Moldova,
3 September 2025 8:50
Ragweed is rapidly spreading across the Republic of Moldova, impacting both agricultural lands and public health. According to plant protection specialist and Doctor of Biological Sciences Pavel Pânzaru, this invasive weed thrives in abandoned areas, along roadsides, and on railway embankments. It is highly resistant to drought and can withstand cutting, making it a significant concern.
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