Establishing systemic rust infections in Cirsium arvense in the field [PDF]
, 2008 An existing method to induce systemic rust infections in creeping thistles (Cirsium arvense) using an insect vector, the weevil Ceratapion onopordi, was successfully applied in the field.
Bacher, Sven +2 more
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Relationship between aggressiveness of Stagonospora sp. isolates on field and hedge bindweeds, and in vitro production of fungal metabolites cercosporin, elsinochrome A and leptosphaerodione [PDF]
, 2018 Stagonospora convolvuli LA39, an effective biocontrol agent of Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) and Calystegia sepium (hedge bindweed) produces phytotoxic metabolites leptosphaerodione and elsinochrome A.
Ahonsi, Monday +3 more
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Biological control of invasive plant species: stochastic economic analysis [PDF]
We analysed to what extent the stochastic effects of two biological control agents (i.e. weevils and mycoherbicides) affect the optimal choice of Californian thistle control.
Chalak-Haghighi, Morteza +2 more
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Biological ControlInadvertently introduced plant pathogens that infect invasive plant species might be effective weed biological control agents if developed for redistribution or augmentation of naturally occurring populations.
Michael R. Fulcher, Ridley C. Little
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Factors to consider when using native biological control organisms to manage exotic plants [PDF]
, 2000 Biological control of exotic plant populations with native organisms appears to be increasing, even though its success to date has been limited. Although many researchers and managers feel that native organisms are easier to use and present less risk
Cofrancesco, Alfred F.
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A potential microbial control for fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) [PDF]
, 1994 Des plants infectés d'épi lobe à feuilles étroites (Epilobium angustifolium) ont été récoltés au Québec et les organismes isolés de ces plants ont été évalués comme agents potentiels de lutte biologique.
Watson, A.K., Winder, R.S.
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Elsinochrome A production by the bindweed biocontrol fungus Stagonospora convolvuli LA39 does not pose a risk to the environment or the consumer of treated crops [PDF]
, 2017 Biological control as an alternative to chemical pesticides is of increasing public interest. However, to ensure safe use of biocontrol methods, strategies to assess the possible risks need to be developed.
Boss, Désirée +3 more
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Mycoherbicidal potential of Alternaria alternata for management of Chenopodium album under field condition [PDF]
, 2016 A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the mycoherbicidal potential of Alternaria alternata to control Chenopodium album L., a problematic weed of wheat. Two wheat cultivars viz. Inqalab 91 and Punjab 96 were co-cultivated with C. album in 1:1 crop-
Bajwa, Rukhsana +2 more
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Production And Efficacy Of Exserohilum Longirostratum As A Bioherbicide For The Control Of Itch Grass (Rottboellia Cochinchinensis) In Sugarcane Farms [PDF]
, 2008 Itch grass or Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour.) W.D. Clayton is considered as on of the most important weeds in tropical countries. Integrated weed management is a tool-box of options that can be tailored to individual farm, cropping and weed ...
Alester A. Abi, Charles Borromeo
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Potential of Exserohilum Monoceras as Bioherbicide for Controling Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa Crusgalli) [PDF]
, 2006 Development of Exserohilum monoceras as a potential bioherbicide for controlling barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) was investigated in this study. An isolate of indigenous fungus E.
Sajili, Mohammad Hailmi
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