Microbial Control of Weeds - Hardcover

D. O. Tebeest,David O. Tebeest

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0412018616 ISBN 13: 9780412018619

Publisher: Springer, 1991

Synopsis

The use of microorganisms as biological agents for the control of plant diseases, nematodes, insects, and weeds has advanced considerably in recent years. In particular, stead progress has been made in the use of plant pathogenic fungi to control weeds in agricultural systems around the world. Research in this area now encompasses the discovery of new pathogens, studies on the formulation of viable products effective in the field, the ecology and epidemiolog of plant pathogenic fungi, and consideration of the host-parasite interactions of biocontrol agents at the organismal level. Microbial Control of Weeds presents a clear and accurate overview of this new field, highlighting the remarkable results of recent work, some of which could lead directly to biotechnological applications. Based in research and in industry, the authors of the various chapters summarize the advances made in microbial control of weeds and suggest a framework for future research. Many of the questions addressed here are central to the discipline of plant pathology. The economic aspects of microbial control are also discussed, a topic seldom brought up before long-range studies begin.

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Review

the book represents a worthy addition to the rapidly increasing library of books devoted to asapects of biological control, and will be an invaluable references update for researchers in the field. - Biochemical Systematics and Ecology; This book is a useful undated review for those making judgments on the future roles of microbial herbicides - Bioscience; However, this book represents a worthy addition to the rapidly increasing library of books devoted to aspects of biological control, and will be an invaluable reference update for researchers in the field - Biochemical Systematics & Ecology; ...should be an essential reference for scientists and graduate students in plant pathology, weed science and plant protection - Journal of Phytopathology; the book represents a worthy addition to the rapidly increasing library of books devoted to asapects of biological control, and will be an invaluable references update for researchers in the field. - Biochemical Systematics and Ecology; However, this book represents a worthy addition to the rapidly increasing library of books devoted to aspects of biological control, and will be an invaluable reference update for researchers in the field - Biochemical Systematics & Ecology; ...should be an essential reference for scientists and graduate students in plant pathology, weed science and plant protection - Journal of Phytopathology; ...should be an essential reference for scientists and graduate students in plant pathology, weed science and plant protection - Journal of Phytopathology

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412018616
• ISBN 13: 9780412018619
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 284