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1. A decision tree for evaluation of exotic plant pathogens for classical biological control of introduced invasive weeds

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Berner, D.K. , Bruckart, W.L.
Subject:
weeds , introduced species , invasive species , biological control , weed control , biological control agents , plant pathogens , plant pathogenic fungi , fungal diseases of plants , plant pests , insect pests , decision making
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

2. A new Baryscapus Forster (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) parasitic on Dirohabda elongata Brulle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and implications for the biological control of saltcedar (Tamaricaceae: Tamarix spp.) in the southwestern United States

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Gates, M.W. , Myartseva, S.N. , Schauff, M.E.
Subject:
Baryscapus , new species , insect morphology , insect taxonomy , parasitoids , Diorhabda elongata , Chrysomelidae , biological control agents , Tamarix , Turkmenistan , Southwestern United States
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

3. A new Fidiobia species (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) reared from eggs of Diaprepes doublierii (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from Dominica

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Evans, G.A. , Pena, J.E.
Subject:
Platygasteridae , new species , insect morphology , insect taxonomy , taxonomic keys , parasitoids , biological control agents , Diaprepes , hosts , geographical distribution , Dominica
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

4. A new method to evaluate the biocontrol potential of single spore isolates of fungal entomopathogens

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Posada, F.J. , Vega, F.E.
Subject:
life cycle (organisms) , Beauveria bassiana , entomopathogenic fungi , biological control agents , strains , screening , bioassays , Hypothenemus hampei , mortality , fungal spores , spore germination , sporulation
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

5. A protective endophyte of maize: Acremonium zeae antibiotics inhibitory to Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Wicklow, D.T. , Roth, S. , Deyrup, S.T. , Gloer, J.B.
Subject:
Acremonium , endophytes , fungal antagonists , biological control agents , antibiotics , chemical structure , plant rots , biological control , Aspergillus flavus , plant pathogenic fungi , Gibberella fujikuroi , Illinois
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

6. A retrospective analysis of known and potential risks associated with exotic toadflax-feeding insects

Description:
In the special issue: Science and decision making in biological control of weeds: Benefits and risks of biological control / edited by R.I. Carruthers and C.M. D'Antonio. Conference held January 2004, Denver, Colorado.
Author:
Sing, S.E. , Peterson, R.K.D. , Weaver, D.K. , Hansen, R.W. , Markin, G.P.
Subject:
Linaria , invasive species , weed control , biological control agents , phytophagous insects , introduced species , environmental assessment , risk assessment , nontarget organisms , adverse effects , North America
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

7. A strain of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae for controlling subterranean termites

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Wright, M.S. , Raina, A.K. , Lax, A.R.
Subject:
Coptotermes formosanus , subterranean termites , termite control , entomopathogenic fungi , Metarhizium anisopliae , biological control agents , pathogenicity , fungal spores , dose response , mortality , worker insects , disease transmission , infection , Louisiana
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

8.

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Howell, C.R. , Puckhaber, L.S.
Subject:
Trichoderma , biological control agents , Gossypium , seedling diseases , strain differences , pathogenicity , nonpathogenic strains , phytotoxins , cellulases , polygalacturonase , proteinases , enzyme activity , phytoalexins , spore germination
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

9. After biocontrol: assessing indirect effects of insect releases

Description:
In the special issue: Science and decision making in biological control of weeds: Benefits and risks of biological control / edited by R.I. Carruthers and C.M. D'Antonio. Conference held January 2004, Denver, Colorado.
Author:
Denslow, J.S. , D'Antonio, C.M.
Subject:
indigenous species , weed control , biological control , biological control agents , phytophagous insects , nontarget organisms , environmental assessment , environmental impact , ecological restoration , program evaluation
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

10. An ultrastructural study of the relationship between the mite Floracarus perrepae Knihinicki & Boczek (Acariformes: Eriophyidae) and the fern Lygodium microphyllum (Lygodiaceae)

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Freeman, Thomas P. , Goolsby, John A. , Ozman, Sebahat K. , Nelson, Dennis R.
Subject:
Floracarus , phytophagous mites , feeding behavior , food plants , ferns and fern allies , Lygodium microphyllum , animal morphology , mouthparts , plant morphology , epidermis (plant) , ultrastructure , plant damage , biological control agents , weed control
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005