Progress in biological control of weeds with plant pathogens
L Morin - Annual review of phytopathology, 2020 - annualreviews.org
Plant pathogens have played an important role in weed biological control since the 1970s.
So far, 36 fungal pathogens have been authorized for introduction across 18 countries for …
So far, 36 fungal pathogens have been authorized for introduction across 18 countries for …
The status of biological control and recommendations for improving uptake for the future
Classical and augmentative biological control of insect pests and weeds has enjoyed a long
history of successes. However, biocontrol practices have not been as universally accepted …
history of successes. However, biocontrol practices have not been as universally accepted …
Toward a reduced reliance on conventional pesticides in European agriculture
JR Lamichhane, S Dachbrodt-Saaydeh… - Plant …, 2016 - Am Phytopath Society
Whether modern agriculture without conventional pesticides will be possible or not is a
matter of debate. The debate is meaningful within the context of rising health and …
matter of debate. The debate is meaningful within the context of rising health and …
Impacts of the Invasive Impatiens glandulifera: Lessons Learned from One of Europe's Top Invasive Species
S Coakley, C Petti - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Plants and animals are a part of a larger system, commonly referred to as
an ecosystem. This generally implies a balance existing between prey and predators. The …
an ecosystem. This generally implies a balance existing between prey and predators. The …
Mapping the flowering of an invasive plant using unmanned aerial vehicles: is there potential for biocontrol monitoring?
Invasion by alien species is a worldwide phenomenon with negative consequences at both
natural and production areas. Acacia longifolia is an invasive shrub/small tree well known …
natural and production areas. Acacia longifolia is an invasive shrub/small tree well known …
Floods affect the abundance of invasive Impatiens glandulifera and its spread from river corridors
Aim Riparian habitats are amongst the most invaded ecosystems world‐wide. The great
abundance of invasive species in river corridors is attributed to the efficient transport of alien …
abundance of invasive species in river corridors is attributed to the efficient transport of alien …
Endophytic fungi in the invasive weed Impatiens glandulifera: a barrier to classical biological control?
AF Currie, AC Gange, N Ab Razak, CA Ellison… - Weed …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The rust fungus, Puccinia komarovii var. glanduliferae, has been introduced into the UK for
biological control of the invasive weed, Impatiens glandulifera (Himalayan balsam) …
biological control of the invasive weed, Impatiens glandulifera (Himalayan balsam) …
Genetic time traveling: sequencing old herbarium specimens, including the oldest herbarium specimen sequenced from kingdom Fungi, reveals the population …
Sequencing herbarium specimens can be instrumental in answering ecological,
evolutionary, and taxonomic inquiries. We developed a protocol for sequencing herbarium …
evolutionary, and taxonomic inquiries. We developed a protocol for sequencing herbarium …
Weed biological control in the European Union: from serendipity to strategy
Biological control of weeds is a globally recognised approach to the management of some of
the most troublesome invasive plants in the world. Accidental introductions of agents …
the most troublesome invasive plants in the world. Accidental introductions of agents …
Plant pathogens as introduced weed biological control agents: Could antagonistic fungi be important factors determining agent success or failure?
Mycoparasitic interactions are common in nature, form part of the microbiota of plants, and
are considered significant contributors to fungus-fungus antagonism. Mycoparasites kill …
are considered significant contributors to fungus-fungus antagonism. Mycoparasites kill …