Classical biological control of Mikania micrantha with Puccinia spegazzinii: Implementation Phase. Final Technical Report.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2006
Document Type:
Technical Report
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Ellison, C.

Abstract

The project purpose was to implement a classical biological control (CBC) strategy for Mikania micrantha H.B. K. (Asteraceae), or mile-a-minute weed, using a rust fungus (Puccinia spegazzinii) from Trinidad, identified and assessed under Phase I (R6735), in Southwest and Northeast India. The project involved 4 Indian organisations; Kerala Forest Research Institutes (KFRI); Project Directorate of Biological Control (PDBC), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Assam Agricultural University (AAU) and National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), and CABI Bioscience, UK. The project consisted of nine main research areas.

Citation

CABI Bioscience (A Division of CAB International), UK., 74 pp.

Classical biological control of Mikania micrantha with Puccinia spegazzinii: Implementation Phase. Final Technical Report.

Published 1 January 2006
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