Californian thistle (Cirisum arvense) is a troublesome weed in pastures and cropping
systems. The fungal biocontrol agent Puccinia punctiformis, commonly referred to as thistle …

The fungus Sclerotinia has always been a fancy and interesting subject of research both for
the mycologists and pathologists. More than 250 species of the fungus have been reported …

Abstract Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. is a perennial herb indigenous to Eurasia that is now
present throughout temperate regions of the world where it is considered one of the worst …

This account presents information on all aspects of the biology of Cirsium arvense that are
relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main topics are …

Currently there are some 187 plant species, almost all exotic in origin, occurring as “weeds”
in pastures in New Zealand. Judging from their occurrence in scientific papers published in …

Fungi are diverse organisms that occupy important niches in natural settings and agricultural
settings, acting as decomposers, mutualists, and parasites and pathogens. Interactions …

Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense, CT) is one of the worst weeds in temperate areas of the
world. The rust fungus Puccinia punctiformis was first proposed as a biological control agent …

Invasive plants can cause significant problems in natural and agricultural ecosystems.
Although research has already been conducted on the economics of a single‐control option …

Bioherbicides are expected to be a supplement to integrated pest management, assisting in
the control of problematic weed species. For instance, bioherbicides (Phoma and …

The global food requirement is increasing with each passing day due to the ever-increasing
human population and higher quality of life, which is likely to be 9 billion in 2050. There …