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Fighting Fire With Fire.

Authors :
Malakoff, David
Source :
Science. 9/17/1999, Vol. 285 Issue 5435, p1841. 3p. 6 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Discusses the biological invasion of leafy spurge, a Eurasian perennial weed in Montana that threatens native grasses favored by cattle and wildlife. Implementation of classical biological control by researchers in Montana; Dangers posed by using biocontrol; Popularity of using biocontrol. INSET: Australian Biocontrol ...,by Elizabeth Finke.

Subjects

Subjects :
*BIOLOGICAL invasions
*BIOLOGICAL pest control
*BIOLOGICAL weed control
*PLANT invasions
*INTRODUCED plants
*ECOLOGY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
285
Issue :
5435
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2315899
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.285.5435.1841
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