Microbial control of weeds

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: TeBeest, David O. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Chapman and Hall 1991
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The classical approach with Plant Pathogens
  • 2. The Mycoherbicide Approach with Plant Pathogens
  • 3. Nematodes as Biological Control agents of weeds
  • 4. Options with Plant Pathogens intended for classical control of range and pasture weeds
  • 5. Host-range testing: safety and science
  • 6. Ecology and epidemiology of Fungal Plant Pathogens studied as Biological Control agents of weeds
  • 7. Parasitism, host specificity, and gene-specific host cell death
  • 8. Perspectives for Biological Engineering of Prokaryotes for Biological Control of weeds
  • 9. Genetic manipulation of Plant Pathogens Fungi
  • 10. Protoplast fusion for the production of Superior Biocontrol Fungi
  • 11. Integration of Biological Control Agents with chemical pesticides
  • 12. Progress in the production, formulation, and application of Mycoherbicides
  • 13. Submerged fermentation of Biological Herbicides
  • 14. Economic aspects of Biological Weed Control with Plant Pathogens