Biological Control of Weeds: Is it Safe?
Invasive plants are non-native plant species that cause harm in their introduced range. Classical biological control of invasive plants is the use of natural enemies, imported insects and mites or pathogens, to control the target plants. This publication explains the strategies and rules in place t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2021-12-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/128475 |
| Summary: | Invasive plants are non-native plant species that cause harm in their introduced range. Classical biological control of invasive plants is the use of natural enemies, imported insects and mites or pathogens, to control the target plants. This publication explains the strategies and rules in place to ensure that organisms released for the biological control of weeds are safe and effective.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |