UPSC 2018EnvironmentModerate

Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news ?

a
Its extract is widely used in cosmetics.
b
It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows.
c
Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides.
d
None of the above
Biodiversity ThreatsInvasive Alien SpeciesProsopis juliflorabiodiversityinvasive species

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