Towards the biocontrol of bindweeds with a mycoherbicide [PDF]
, 2018 Within the framework of the European COST Action 816, afive-year collaboration between scientists from five Europeancountries has made an important contribution to biologicalcontrol of field and hedge bindweeds (Convolvulus arvensis andCalystegia sepium,
Ammon, H.U. +13 more
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Infection and Fungal Development of Tubakia Dryina on Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Styraciflua) [PDF]
, 1996 Infection and fungal development of Tubakia dryina were investigated on leaves of sweet gum using a combination of microscopic techniques. Conidia of T. dryina adhered to the leaf surface and formed septate germ tubes.
Clark, Shane, Taylor, Josephine
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Planta Daninha, 2013 A espécie fúngica Alternaria euphorbiicola é agente causal de severas necroses de inflorescência, queimas de folhas e cancros da haste em Euphorbia heterophylla (leiteiro ou amendoim-bravo), importante planta daninha responsável por grandes prejuízos à ...
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Brassica cover crops for weed control in organic vegetable production [PDF]
, 2005 Cover crops (or green manures) are commonly used by organic vegetable growers for soil fertility building and other benefits including weed control.
Cerrai, D. +3 more
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Potential phytotoxic and shading effects of invasive Fallopia (Polygonaceae) taxa on the germination of dominant native species [PDF]
, 2011 Two species of the genus Fallopia (F. sachalinensis, F. japonica, Polygonaceae) native to Asia, and their hybrid (F. ×bohemica), belong to the most noxious plant invaders in Europe.
Jarošík, Vojtěch +3 more
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Genetic and molecular basis of botrydial biosynthesis: connecting cytochrome P450-encoding genes to biosynthetic intermediates [PDF]
, 2016 Over two hundred species of plants can be infected by the phytopathogenic fungus Botrytis cinerea under a range of different environmental conditions. In response to these, the fungus produces unique terpenoid and polyketide metabolites.
Aleu, Josefina +7 more
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Biological control of Rubus alceifolius (Rosaceae) in La Réunion Island (Indian Ocean): from investigations of the plant to the release of the biocontrol agent Cibdela janthina (Argidae) [PDF]
, 2011 The giant bramble (Rubus alceifolius Poir.: Rosaceae), native to Southeast Asia, is one of the most invasive plants in La Réunion. A ten year research program was launched in 1997 with three components: i) genetic diversity, ii) development strategy, and
Baret, Stéphane +2 more
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Utilization of the water soluable fraction of wheat straw as a plant nutrient source [PDF]
Recovery of water soluble, inorganic nutrients from the inedible portion of wheat was found to be an effective means of recycling nutrients within hydroponic systems.
Garland, J. L., Mackowiak, C. L.
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Evaluation of Potential Sources of Allelochemicals in Lalang [PDF]
, 1988 Aqueous leachates from fragmented lalang (I. cylindrica (L) Raeuschel var. major) dead leaves in situ, caused delayed germination in biossays of all six species of pasture legumes tested, while radicle and shoot growth were inhibited in two of the test
Andrews, A. C. +2 more
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Bacterial pathogenesis of plants: Future challenges from a microbial perspective [PDF]
, 2016 Plant infection is a complicated process. Upon encountering a plant, pathogenic microorganisms must first adapt to life on the epiphytic surface, and survive long enough to initiate an infection.
Caly, Delphine L. +2 more
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