Biological Control of the Weed Hemp Sesbania (Sesbania exaltata) in Rice (Oryza sativa) by the Fungus Myrothecium verrucaria

In greenhouse and field experiments, a mycelial formulation of the fungus Myrothecium verrucaria (IMI 361690) containing 0.20% Silwet L-77 surfactant exhibited high bioherbicidal efficacy against the problematic weed hemp sesbania. Infection and mortality levels of 100% of hemp sesbania seedlings oc...

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Main Authors: Clyde D. Boyette, Robert E. Hoagland, Kenneth C. Stetina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-01-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/4/1/74