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Organisms, biological agents, or biologically-derived agents used strategically for their positive or adverse effect on the physiology and/or reproductive health of other organisms.

Use of naturally-occuring or genetically-engineered organisms to reduce or eliminate populations of pests.

A family of winged insects of the suborder HETEROPTERA, called assassin bugs, because most prey on other insects. However one subfamily, TRIATOMINAE, attacks humans and other vertebrates and transmits Chagas disease.

An order of fungi in the phylum ASCOMYCOTA characterized by stromatic perithecial forms in most species. Notable genera are Magnaporthe and Glomerella, the latter having the anamorph (mitosporic form) COLLETOTRICHUM.

A natural association between organisms that is detrimental to at least one of them. This often refers to the production of chemicals by one microorganism that is harmful to another.

Diseases of plants.

INSECTS of the order Coleoptera, containing over 350,000 species in 150 families. They possess hard bodies and their mouthparts are adapted for chewing.

A genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped, gliding bacteria in the family XANTHOMONADACEAE. Strongly proteolytic, it is involved in lysing a variety of microorganisms.

A phylum of fungi which have cross-walls or septa in the mycelium. The perfect state is characterized by the formation of a saclike cell (ascus) containing ascospores. Most pathogenic fungi with a known perfect state belong to this phylum.

A mitosporic fungal genus. Teleomorphs are found in the family Clavicipitaceae and include Cordyceps bassiana. The species Beauveria bassiana is a common pathogen of ARTHROPODS and is used in PEST CONTROL.

A species of nonpathogenic fluorescent bacteria found in feces, sewage, soil, and water, and which liquefy gelatin.

A large order of insects characterized by having the mouth parts adapted to piercing or sucking. It is comprised of four suborders: HETEROPTERA, Auchenorrhyncha, Sternorrhyncha, and Coleorrhyncha.

Any of numerous winged hymenopterous insects of social as well as solitary habits and having formidable stings.

A class of unsegmented helminths with fundamental bilateral symmetry and secondary triradiate symmetry of the oral and esophageal structures. Many species are parasites.

A mitosporic fungal genus frequently found in soil and on wood. It is sometimes used for controlling pathogenic fungi. Its teleomorph is HYPOCREA.

Reproductive bodies produced by fungi.

Wormlike or grublike stage, following the egg in the life cycle of insects, worms, and other metamorphosing animals.

Insects of the suborder Heterocera of the order LEPIDOPTERA.

A large order of insects comprising the butterflies and moths.

Chemical substances which are employed during a riot in order to control or disperse the rioting parties.

A kingdom of eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms that live parasitically as saprobes, including MUSHROOMS; YEASTS; smuts, molds, etc. They reproduce either sexually or asexually, and have life cycles that range from simple to complex. Filamentous fungi, commonly known as molds, refer to those that grow as multicellular colonies.

A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria widely distributed in nature. Some species are pathogenic for humans, animals, and plants.

The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the soil. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms.

Expanded structures, usually green, of vascular plants, characteristically consisting of a bladelike expansion attached to a stem, and functioning as the principal organ of photosynthesis and transpiration. (American Heritage Dictionary, 2d ed)

The reduction or regulation of the population of noxious, destructive, or dangerous insects through chemical, biological, or other means.

Members of the phylum Arthropoda, composed of organisms having a hard, jointed exoskeleton and paired jointed legs. It includes the class INSECTS and the subclass ARACHNIDA, many species of which are important medically as parasites or as vectors of organisms capable of causing disease in man.

Instinctual behavior pattern in which food is obtained by killing and consuming other species.

A multistage process that includes cloning, physical mapping, subcloning, determination of the DNA SEQUENCE, and information analysis.

Family of spider MITES, in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, suborder Trombidiformes.

Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.

A genus of destructive root-parasitic OOMYCETES in the family Pythiaceae, order Peronosporales, commonly found in cultivated soils all over the world. Differentiation of zoospores takes place in a vesicle.

Substances used either in the prevention or facilitation of pregnancy.

A genus of ascomycetous mitosporic fungi in the family Orbiliaceae. It is used for the biological control of nematodes in livestock.

A mitosporic Ceratobasidiaceae fungal genus that is an important plant pathogen affecting potatoes and other plants. There are numerous teleomorphs.

A plant genus of the family ROSACEAE known for the edible fruit.

A plant species of the family SOLANACEAE, native of South America, widely cultivated for their edible, fleshy, usually red fruit.

Pesticides designed to control insects that are harmful to man. The insects may be directly harmful, as those acting as disease vectors, or indirectly harmful, as destroyers of crops, food products, or textile fabrics.

A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, straight rods which are motile by peritrichous flagella. Most strains produce a yellow pigment. This organism is isolated from plant surfaces, seeds, soil, and water, as well as from animals and human wounds, blood, and urine. (From Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, 9th ed)

A trinitrobenzene derivative with antispasmodic properties that is used primarily as a laboratory reagent.

A species of gram-negative bacteria, in the genus ERWINIA, causing a necrotic disease of plants.

Phenazines are a class of organic compounds that have been found to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and are being studied for their potential medical applications.

A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) frequently found in tropical and subtropical regions. YELLOW FEVER and DENGUE are two of the diseases that can be transmitted by species of this genus.

An extensive order of highly specialized insects including bees, wasps, and ants.

A plant family of the order Myrtales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida composed of tropical plants with parallel-nerved leaves.

Insects that transmit infective organisms from one host to another or from an inanimate reservoir to an animate host.

A plant genus in the family ROSACEAE, order Rosales, subclass Rosidae. It is best known as a source of the edible fruit (apple) and is cultivated in temperate climates worldwide.

The process of laying or shedding fully developed eggs (OVA) from the female body. The term is usually used for certain INSECTS or FISHES with an organ called ovipositor where eggs are stored or deposited before expulsion from the body.

A species of gram-positive bacteria which may be pathogenic for certain insects. It is used for the biological control of the Gypsy moth.

A suborder of HEMIPTERA, called true bugs, characterized by the possession of two pairs of wings. It includes the medically important families CIMICIDAE and REDUVIIDAE. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

An endosymbiont that is either a bacterium or fungus living part of its life in a plant. Endophytes can benefit host plants by preventing pathogenic organisms from colonizing them.

The relationship between an invertebrate and another organism (the host), one of which lives at the expense of the other. Traditionally excluded from definition of parasites are pathogenic BACTERIA; FUNGI; VIRUSES; and PLANTS; though they may live parasitically.

The prevention of growth and or spread of unwanted plants.

A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, small, rod-shaped bacteria occurring in fresh water.

The restriction of a characteristic behavior, anatomical structure or physical system, such as immune response; metabolic response, or gene or gene variant to the members of one species. It refers to that property which differentiates one species from another but it is also used for phylogenetic levels higher or lower than the species.

A superfamily of nematodes of the order RHABDITIDA. Characteristics include an open tube stoma and an excretory system with lateral canals.

A localized proliferation of plant tissue forming a swelling or outgrowth, commonly with a characteristic shape and unlike any organ of the normal plant. Plant tumors or galls usually form in response to the action of a pathogen or a pest. (Holliday, P., A Dictionary of Plant Pathology, 1989, p330)

A genus of planorbid freshwater snails, species of which are intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni.

The relationships of groups of organisms as reflected by their genetic makeup.

An order of ascomycetous FUNGI which includes many economically important plant parasites as well as saprophytes.

The sequence of transfers of matter and energy from organism to organism in the form of FOOD. Food chains intertwine locally into a food web because most organisms consume more than one type of animal or plant. PLANTS, which convert SOLAR ENERGY to food by PHOTOSYNTHESIS, are the primary food source. In a predator chain, a plant-eating animal is eaten by a larger animal. In a parasite chain, a smaller organism consumes part of a larger host and may itself be parasitized by smaller organisms. In a saprophytic chain, microorganisms live on dead organic matter.

Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.

A family (Aphididae) of small insects, in the suborder Sternorrhyncha, that suck the juices of plants. Important genera include Schizaphis and Myzus. The latter is known to carry more than 100 virus diseases between plants.

A creeping annual plant species of the CUCURBITACEAE family. It has a rough succulent, trailing stem and hairy leaves with three to five pointed lobes.

The reduction or regulation of the population of noxious, destructive, or dangerous plants, insects, or other animals. This includes control of plants that serve as habitats or food sources for animal pests.

A mitosporic Hypocreales fungal genus, various species of which are important parasitic pathogens of plants and a variety of vertebrates. Teleomorphs include GIBBERELLA.

An order of fungi comprising mostly insect pathogens, though some infect mammals including humans. Strict host specificity make these fungi a focus of many biological control studies.

The usually underground portions of a plant that serve as support, store food, and through which water and mineral nutrients enter the plant. (From American Heritage Dictionary, 1982; Concise Dictionary of Biology, 1990)

Cultivated plants or agricultural produce such as grain, vegetables, or fruit. (From American Heritage Dictionary, 1982)

An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Its organisms are characterized by an annulated or smooth cuticle and the absence of caudal glands.

Infections by nematodes, general or unspecified.

A mitosporic fungal genus in the family Clavicipitaceae. It has teleomorphs in the family Nectriaceae. Metarhizium anisopliae is used in PESTICIDES.

The gourd plant family of the order Violales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida. It is sometimes placed in its own order, Cucurbitales. 'Melon' generally refers to CUCUMIS; CITRULLUS; or MOMORDICA.

Infections with nematodes of the order RHABDITIDA.

Root hairs play a key role in the endophytic colonization of olive roots by Pseudomonas spp. with biocontrol activity. (1/81)

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Marine isolates of Trichoderma spp. as potential halotolerant agents of biological control for arid-zone agriculture. (2/81)

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Effects of orally administered Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus on the well-being and Salmonella colonization of young chicks. (3/81)

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Repression of the antifungal activity of Pseudomonas sp. strain DF41 by the stringent response. (4/81)

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The biocontrol bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf29Arp strain affects the pathogenesis-related gene expression of the take-all fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici on wheat roots. (5/81)

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Transmission of Fusarium boothii mycovirus via protoplast fusion causes hypovirulence in other phytopathogenic fungi. (6/81)

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Biotechnological applications of the gene transfer from the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum spp. to plants. (7/81)

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Comparative efficacy of two poeciliid fish in indoor cement tanks against chikungunya vector Aedes aegypti in villages in Karnataka, India. (8/81)

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Biological control agents are organisms or substances that are used to control or manage pests, diseases, or invasive species in a natural or managed ecosystem. In the medical field, biological control agents are often used to treat or prevent infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. For example, vaccines are a type of biological control agent that are used to prevent infections caused by viruses. They contain weakened or inactivated forms of the virus or parts of the virus that can stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus. This helps to protect the body from future infections by the same virus. Other examples of biological control agents in the medical field include antibiotics, which are used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, and antiviral drugs, which are used to treat viral infections. Some biological control agents are also used in the treatment of parasitic infections, such as those caused by worms or protozoa. Overall, biological control agents are an important tool in the medical field for preventing and treating a wide range of infections and diseases.

Phloroglucinol is a chemical compound that is commonly used in the medical field as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is a colorless or yellowish liquid that is derived from the hydrolysis of lignin, a complex organic polymer that is found in the cell walls of plants. Phloroglucinol has a wide range of applications in medicine, including as a topical antiseptic for wounds and skin infections, as a mouthwash for oral hygiene, and as a treatment for fungal infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm. It is also used as a preservative in some medical products, such as eye drops and ointments. Phloroglucinol is generally considered safe for use in humans, although it can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people. It is also toxic to some aquatic organisms, so it should be used with caution in the environment.

Phenazines are a class of organic compounds that are derived from the aromatic ring of phenol. They are commonly found in nature and are produced by various microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. In the medical field, phenazines have been studied for their potential therapeutic applications, particularly in the treatment of bacterial infections. Some phenazines have been shown to have antimicrobial activity against a wide range of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. They are also being investigated for their potential use in cancer therapy and as antioxidants.

Nematode infections, also known as helminth infections, are caused by parasitic roundworms called nematodes. These worms can infect various parts of the body, including the skin, lungs, intestines, and brain. The most common nematode infections include: 1. Ascariasis: caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, which infects the small intestine. 2. Trichinosis: caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis, which infects the muscles. 3. Hookworm infection: caused by the roundworms Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale, which infect the small intestine. 4. Strongyloidiasis: caused by the roundworm Strongyloides stercoralis, which infects the skin and lungs. 5. Filariasis: caused by the roundworms Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, which infect the lymphatic system. Nematode infections can cause a range of symptoms, depending on the location and severity of the infection. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, coughing, fever, and skin rash. In severe cases, nematode infections can lead to complications such as anemia, malnutrition, and organ damage. Treatment typically involves the use of antiparasitic medications to kill the worms or prevent their reproduction.

Rhabditida infections refer to a group of parasitic infections caused by nematodes belonging to the family Rhabditidae. These parasites are commonly found in soil and water, and can infect a variety of animals, including humans. The most common species of Rhabditidae that cause infections in humans are the roundworms Ascaris lumbricoides and Toxocara canis. These parasites can cause a range of symptoms, depending on the location and severity of the infection. Infections can occur in the lungs, intestines, liver, and other organs, and can cause symptoms such as coughing, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. Rhabditida infections are typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. Treatment typically involves the use of anthelmintic drugs to kill the parasites. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the parasites or repair damage caused by the infection. Prevention of Rhabditida infections involves practicing good hygiene, avoiding contact with contaminated soil and water, and properly cooking and handling food.

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... and by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Category A Bioterrorism Agents, and are listed as Biological Agents ... "List of Biological Agents for Export Control". Archived from the original on 2011-08-06. Retrieved 2011-10-16. McCormick, J. B ... US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "Bioterrorism Agents/Diseases". Archived from the original on July 22, ... All filoviruses are classified by the US as select agents, by the World Health Organization as Risk Group 4 Pathogens ( ...

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Riechert, S E; Lockley, T (January 1984). "Spiders as Biological Control Agents". Annual Review of Entomology. 29 (1): 299-320 ... Riechert, SE; Bishop, L (1990). "Prey control by an assemblage of generalist predators: spiders in garden test systems". ...

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Shah, P.A.; J.K. Pell (2003). "Entomopathogenic fungi as biological control agents". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 61 ... Like most entomopathogenic fungal taxa, Zoophthora has been studied largely in the context of biological control of insect pest ... Because research on Zoophthora has historically been in the context of biological control of insect pests, the relative ... As such, the extent of Zoophthora species' contributions in controlling insect populations in natural ecosystems is poorly ...

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It is regarded as the most effective biological control agent for gorse in Europe. A T. lintearius population from the United ... contributed to the delay in investigating further biological control agents until much later in the century. Native to Europe, ... "The Biological Control Program Against Gorse in New Zealand" (PDF). Proceedings of the X International Symposium on Biological ... its agricultural uses meant that biological control was not considered as a means of controlling the invasive species until the ...

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Biological control agents have been trialled. A public service campaign highlighting the threat of old man's beard was carried ... Various methods are used to control the plant including mechanical removal, herbicides and biological control. Large vines can ... "The Biological Control Programme against Clematis vitalba in New Zealand". Proceedings of the X International Symposium on ... "Biology and Host Range of Phytomyza vitalbae and its Establishment for the Biological Control of Clematis vitalba in New ...

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Jeschke P, Nauen R (2010). "Chapter 3: Neonicotinoid insecticides". In Gilbert LI, Gill S (eds.). Insect Control: Biological ... and Synthetic Agents. London, England: Academic Press. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-12-381450-0. Schaefer B (2015). Natural Products in ... Controlled release formulations of imidacloprid take 2-10 days to release 50% of imidacloprid in water. It is applied against ... Many biological factors influence colony collapse disorder, including varroa mite infestation and Israeli acute paralysis virus ...

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They are beneficial as biological control agents. Orius insidiosus, the "insidious flower bug", for example, feeds on the eggs ... "Midwest Biological Control News". Archived from the original on July 7, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2016. "Back to Predators Table ...

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Orobanchaceae), a root holoparasitic angiosperm of sugarcane". Journal of Biological Control. 24 (3): 288-290. Retrieved 2021- ... Ray, Bikash Ranjan; Dasgupta, Mrinal Kanti (14 September 2010). "Natural biocontrol agents of Aeginetia pedunculata (Roxb.) ... "Darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae: Coleoptera) of Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh, India". Journal on New Biological Reports ...

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"Evaluating Biological Control Agents of Australian Pine". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 30 April 2023. " ... It is an invasive species in the United States, but biological control by insects, including by a Selitrichodes wasp and ... "Biological control of Australian native Casuarina species in the USA". Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research ... incana". Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment: Canberra. Retrieved 29 ...

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2011). Regulation of Biological Control Agents In Europe. ISBN 9789048136643. (PubChem ID (CID) same as Wikidata, Articles ... "Mosquito & Tick Control - 32 oz - Hose End". EcoSMART. Retrieved 30 June 2021. Ralf-Udo Ehlers, ed. ( ...

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"Fungi commonly mistaken for biological control agents" (PDF). Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research. ISBN 0-478-09306-3. Retrieved ...

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They are, in fact, one of the better predators of blow-flies; thus, they are beneficial agents of biological control. Some ...

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"BCANZ · Biological Control Agents introduced to New Zealand". b3.net.nz. Retrieved 2022-11-08. (CS1 maint: location missing ... Research undertaken prior to the introduction of Trigonospila brevifacies into New Zealand as a bio control, indicated that ...

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Impact evaluation of weed biological control agents 2008,[2] Archived 2018-03-28 at the Wayback Machine Media related to ... "Campaign launched for biological control of a dangerous weed". The Hindu. September 4, 2005. Archived from the original on ... The most satisfactory and promising means of practical long-term control are biological. Several species that feed on the weed ... The best-established control organism so far is a beetle native to Mexico, Zygogramma bicolorata (Mexican beetle), which was ...

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Insects used as insect pest control agents, Biological pest control beetles, Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus, All stub articles, ... are used as biological control agents. According to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, 94 individual species of ...

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Kloepper, J. W (1993). "Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria as biological control agents". In Metting, F. B. Jr (ed.). Soil ... A major criticism has been the claim that V. shiloi was misidentified as the causative agent of coral bleaching, and that its ... Over twenty different coral diseases have been described, but of these, only a handful have had their causative agents isolated ... Watnick, Paula I.; Jugder, Bat-Erdene (2020-02-01). "Microbial Control of Intestinal Homeostasis via Enteroendocrine Cell ...

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"Integrated Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula) Control Using Imazapic, Aphthona spp. Biological Control Agents, and Seeded Native ... Biological control of leafy spurge: utilization and implementation. Range land Ecology & Management 59, 445-452. Diane L. ... "Long-term dynamics of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) and its biocontrol agent, flea beetles in the genus Aphthona". Biological ... Control is less effective in sandy soils. Control may not be reliably observed and measured for 10 years or more. Aphthona ...

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Chemical pesticides are useful methods to control this pathogen and downy mildew. Biological agents, like Epicoccum nigrum link ... Kortekamp, Andreas (1997). "Epicoccum nigrum Link: A biological control agent of Plasmopara viticola (Berk. et Curt.) Berl. et ... However, microbial control agents do not work well. A recent study (2020) has shown that the bacteria Ochrobactrum sp. may be a ... Zang, C., Lin, Q., Xie, J., Lin, Y., Zhao, K., & Liang, C. (2020). The biological control of the grapevine downy mildew disease ...

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Kloepper, Joseph W. (1993). "Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria as biological control agents". In Metting, F. Blaine, Jr. (ed ... Plant-Microbe interactions and Biological Control. Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment. Vol. 63. New York, USA: Marcel ... Rhizobacteria are also able to control plant diseases that are caused by other bacteria and fungi. Disease is suppressed ... "Genetic approaches for analysis and manipulation of rhizosphere colonization by bacterial biocontrol agents". In Boland, Greg J ...

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Cucujoidea, część Commercially used biological control agents Mansour, Rramzi; Mkaouar, Rim; Lebdi, Kaouthar Grissa; Suma, ... and is often introduced as a biological control in cases of infestation. In France it is considered to be useful in Citrus ...

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Krischik, Vera: Stored Product Management; Stored-product Insects and Biological Control Agents, page 92. USDA-ARS and the ... Krischik, Vera: Stored Product Management; Stored-product Insects and Biological Control Agents, page 90. USDA-ARS and the ... Krischik, Vera: Stored Product Management; Stored-product Insects and Biological Control Agents, page 93. USDA-ARS and the ... Controlling an infestation is a lengthy process and insects may still be seen, albeit in dwindling numbers, for several weeks. ...

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... active management of control agents, development of a bioherbicide, and the use of modelling. Biological pest control of gorse ... "Biological Control In Protected Natural Areas" (PDF). p. 5. Hill, R. L.; A. H. Gourlay; S. V. Fowler (2000). "The Biological ... "Progress Towards Biological Control of Gorse in New Zealand". Landcare Research. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. ... Froude, Victoria Ann (2002). "Biological control options for invasive weeds of New Zealand protected areas". Science for ...

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Biological control agents of plant diseases are most often referred to as antagonists. Biological control agents of weeds ... To be most effective at controlling a pest, a biological control agent requires a colonizing ability which allows it to keep ... Reardon, Richard C. "Biological Control of The Gypsy Moth: An Overview". Southern Appalachian Biological Control Initiative ... Nature and Scope of Biological Control. Biological Control of Pests. Griffiths, G. J. K. (2007). "Efficacy and economics of ...

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Other species contain enzymes that are biological control agents. Some members of the genus can invade homes and are a sign of ... The New Zealand company Botryzen (2010) Ltd uses it to control Botrytis bunch rot in the NZ vineyard industry, Sclerotinia and ... Ulocladium alternariae (Cooke) Simmons, fungal agent of pistachio Ulocladium atrum, biocontrol of Botrytis cinerea Ulocladium ... The species Ulocladium oudemansii is utilised as a biocontrol agent against Botrytis cinerea. ...

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"Evaluating Biological Control Agents of Australian Pine : USDA ARS". www.ars.usda.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-20. Taylor, Gary S.; ... Wilson, Karen L.; Johnson, Lawrence A.S. George, Alex S. (ed.). "Casuarina". Australian Biological Resources Study, Department ...

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Another proposed solution is to utilize biological control agents. This includes things like planting rows of native vegetation ... Biological Control. 52 (3): 296-306. doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2009.01.022. "Earliest Blooms Recorded in U.S. Due to Global ... "Early Summer Weed Control" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 September 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2022. Chakraborty S ... There are a few proposed solutions to the issue of expanding pest populations (pest control). One proposed solution is to ...

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No agents of biological pest control have been established. The Plant List, Crupina vulgaris Pers. ex Cass. "Crupina vulgaris ... Sheep and goats will consume the plant, but are not effective agents of eradication. A number of natural enemies have been ...

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... a biological control agent of purple loosestrife, in Virginia". Biological Control. 24 (3): 245-250. doi:10.1016/S1049-9644(02) ... a potential biological control agent of purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria L. (Lythraceae)". Biological Control. 2 (1): 1-8 ... "Biological Control Agent: Hylobius transversovittatus Goeze". British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Mines and Lands. Retrieved ... Insects used for control of invasive plants, Biological pest control beetles, Beetles described in 1777, Taxa named by Johann ...

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BCANZ Biological Control Agents introduced to New Zealand www.b3nz.org/bcanz 2007 B3 Better Border Biosecurity www.b3nz.org ... Title: Distribution and establishment of two biological control agents for ragwort in New Zealand. Citation: Proceedings of ... Agent(s). Details Jacobaea vulgaris, ragwort. Longitarsus jacobaeae, ragwort flea beetle. Details Jacobaea vulgaris, ragwort. ... 44th New Zealand Weed and Pest Control Conference 44: 292-293 URL: DOI: https://doi.org/10.30843/nzpp.1991.44.10793 ...

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Information on vector control interventions used to reduce malarias impact including larval control and other vector control ... Biological Control. Potential biological control agents, such as fungi (e.g., Laegenidium giganteum) or mermithid nematodes (e. ... Though biological control using fish is often used, evidence for its effectiveness is limited. ... Therefore, larval mosquito control for the prevention of malaria in Africa has not been attempted on a large scale. It may, ...

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Impact of modes of actions of biological control agents against plant diseases.. *Kohl, J. (Invited speaker) ...

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... the Select Agent Rule list, 2) the Australian Group List for Biological Agents for Export Control, 3) the unclassified military ... Public Health Assessment of Potential Biological Terrorism Agents On This Page Overview of Agent Selection and Prioritization ... The prioritization of biological agents for preparedness efforts should continue. Agents in each category may change as new ... Participants reviewed lists of biological warfare or potential biological threat agents and selected those they felt posed the ...

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Recent investigations of the Physical Agents Effects Branch (PAEB) of NIOSH into the biological hazards of ionizing, optical, ... Biological-effects; Control-technology; Carcinogenesis; Ionizing-radiation; Nonionizing-radiation ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving Lives, Protecting People ... NIOSH-Author; Physical-agents; Radiation-measurement; Radiation-monitoring; Radiation-hazards; Radiation-exposure; Electronic- ...

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Proposed plant host test list for assessing risk of candidate biological control agents for Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica ... Proposed plant host test list for assessing risk of candidate biological control agents for Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica. ...

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Biological diseases/agents: category A. Atlanta (GA): The Centers; 2003. Available ... Incubation periods from infection through symptoms for Centers for Disease Control category A agents ... If the agent used in the attack is contagious, secondary infections spread according to an epidemic model, governed by a ... Probability distribution of attack detection delay for a contagious agent. Blood donations occur at rate k=0.05 per person per ...

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"Their commercialisation as biological control agents are hampered by their short shelf life. I wanted to find a preservation ... Biological pest control measures: researchers now know how to transport tiny nematodes to farms ... In the process they have identified quite a few such roundworm species that could be used to biologically control agricultural ... "Because of the biosecurity risks involved, it is always better to use local species in pest control, highlights Prof ...

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Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... Riot control agents/tear gasplus icon *Facts About Riot Control ... Nerve agentsplus icon *Case Definition: Nerve Agents or Organophosphates. *Toxic Syndrome Description: Nerve Agent and ... 6. Infection control and environmental decontamination *Isolation is not recommended for tularemia patients, given the lack of ... F. tularensis could be used as a biological weapon in a number of ways, but an aerosol release would likely have the greatest ...

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Microfluidics provide controlled environments and improved optical access for real-time and high-resolution imaging studies ... technical and logistical barriers must be overcome to more effectively deploy microfluidics in biological disciplines. A ... Microfluidic systems are well-suited for studying mixed biological communities for improving industrial processes of ... Cuong ND, Nicolaisen MH, Sørensen J, Olsson S. Hyphae-colonizing Burkholderia sp.: a new source of biological control agents ...

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COOPERATIVE MULTISTATE FIELD TESTS OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS FOR CONTROL OF FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT IN WHEAT AND BARLEY (Proceedings) ( ... IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGGREGATION PHEROMONE ON DIORHABDA ELONGATA (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE), A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT OF ... POPULATION DYNAMICS OF THE FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT BIOCONTROL AGENT CRYPTOCOCCUS NODAENSIS OH182.9 ON WHEAT (Abstract Only) (15- ... USDA-ARS, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE RESEARCH ON BIOLOGICALLY CONTROLLING FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT 1: IN VITRO AND FIELD ...

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The entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is an effective biological-control agent of insect pests. The ... Hence, the voltage vectors based space vector modulation (SVM) can be employed and the control schemes for non-isolated VSCs ... In this paper, a modified analog hysteretic current control is discussed which combines data transmission with efficient quasi- ... Simultaneous power and data transmission is possible by data injection into control signals of power converters without ...

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Biological control. *No known biological control agents.. Legal requirements. *Captain Cook tree is a category 3 restricted ... Herbicide control. *Method depends on size of target tree and situation. Use of wetting agent may increase efficacy of ... Control. *Effective control of Captain Cook tree can be achieved by combining mechanical and herbicide treatments or by ... Follow-up must be undertaken to ensure a successful control program.. Physical control. *Small individual plants may be ...

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Biological control. Our scientists identify, evaluate and rear biological control agents for both weeds and insect pests. ... Examples of our biological pest control work include:. *Controlling Buddleja davidii with the buddleia leaf weevil Cleopus ... Biological control with fungi and viruses. *Modified silvicultural regimes to minimise the effects of diseases, such as ... We use this facility to rear insects for eradication and biological control purposes, for host testing, and to conduct research ...

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biological control agents 17 Sep 2023. Earlier flowering of winter oilseed rape compensates for higher pest pressure in warmer ... stricta and the prevalence of two of its biological control agents: (a) Cactoblastis cactorum, whose larvae feed in the plants ... This allows direct comparisons of biological control of O. stricta in South Africa with the world-famous program against O. ... Managers and biological control practitioners concerned with the apparent underperformance of C. cactorum in the suppression of ...

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Biological control. Introduced as a putative biocontrol agent/pest of another species. ... The use of plants in the landscape (such as hegde plantings, binding of silt, erosion control). ...

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Each level has specific controls for containment of microbes, or microscopic organisms, and biological agents. The primary ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving Lives, Protecting People ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. ...

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Six species show potential for control by biological agents, while no biological agent has been found so far for 13 species. ... Species Mechanical control Fire control Chemical control Biological control Acer campestre ND ND ND ND A. ginnala1 Hand pulling ... 7 Species Mechanical control Fire control Chemical control Biological control R. eglanteria4, 43 Pull seedlings, plowing42-43 ... Fire control methods for shrubs that are invasive in Kentucky. Figure 13. Types of biological control agents found for Kentucky ...

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v) a new or novel or previously controlled or eradicated infectious agent or biological toxin; or ... or biological product, to cause death, disease, or other biological malfunction in a human, an animal, a plant, or another ... b) A family member or health care agent of a person isolated or quarantined has a right to choose to enter into an isolation or ... The commissioner of health must permit the family member or health care agent entry into the isolation or quarantine area if ...

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Biological Control. Transfer of pAgK84 from the Biocontrol Agent Agrobacterium radiobacter K84 to A. tumefaciens Under Field ... Development of a PCR-Based Method for Identification of Tilletia indica, Causal Agent of Karnal Bunt of Wheat. Oney P. Smith, ... Basic bioinformatics and command-line tools for phytopathologists: How to handle, explore, and organize big biological data ...

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Biological Controls. This policy provides guidance on releasing biological control agents to control exotic invasive species. ... These guidelines explore the threats from invasive plants and provide a framework for prioritizing control efforts through ... This report includes The Trustees policy on mosquito management and includes information about mosquito control in ... These guidelines explore the threat from hemlock woolly adelgid and control options. ...

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Towards novel biological control agents for control of plant diseases and abiotic stress from the study of endophyte - plant ... Collinge DB Biological control of Fusarium head blight with fungal endophytes. Collinge, David B. (Andet) ... Opening keynote: Biological control of Fusarium head blight with fungal endophytes. Collinge, David B. (Andet) ... Contrasting approaches to disease control in plants from transgenic plants to endophytic fungi. Collinge, David B. (Andet) ...

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It takes years to turn the idea of a new biological control agent into a commercially viable product for growers. ... But since the late 90s, the company has been producing bio-control agents. The company has invested a lot of resources into ... The companys product range includes a variety of bio-control agents. These are insects that are natural enemies to pests. They ... They started by producing bio-control agents for citrus, and have since diversified into other crops to meet growing demands. ...

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Biological control appears to be a sustainable, effective method for controlling salt cedar. The salt cedar biocontrol agent, _ ... 2005). Research on the biological control of saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) began in 1987 when the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation ... These data also quantify the changes in weedy understory species, a control issue. ... and shrubs will recover once salt cedar is being controlled and will quantify the increase or decrease of other weedy ...

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Producer of beneficial insects and other natural organisms for biological, organic pest control. ... Mix biological control agent mix contains the hymenopterous parasites, Encarsia formosa and Eretmocerus eremicus. It controls ... Use G. occidentalis to control spider mites, two spotted mites, Russet mites, and others on gardens, greenhouses, and orchards ... Buglogical Control Systems,Inc. PO Box 32046, Tucson, AZ 85751-2046 Phone: 520-298-4400 ...

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There are many biological pest control agents available to specifically address spider mite pests. Some, like the Neoseiulus ... Chemical controls can also be effective, but great care must be taken as spider mites can easily develop resistance to many ... Spider mites, if not detected and controlled early in the game, before damaged parts can be auto-corrected and outgrown by the ...

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An in vitro method for screening Colletotrichum gloeosporioides as a biological control agent for western hemlock dwarf ... Assessment of Collectotrichum gloeosporioides as a biological control agent for management of western hemlock dwarf mistletoe ( ... Assessment of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides as a biological control agent for management of hemlock dwarf mistletoe ( ... Development of a biological control strategy to mitigate hemlock dwarf mistletoe in retention silviculture systems: ...

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
As part of a Congressional initiative begun in 1999 to upgrade national public health capabilities for response to acts of biological terrorism, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was designated the lead agency for overall public health planning. (cdc.gov)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (cdc.gov)

The following unclassified documents containing potential biological threat agents were reviewed: 1) the Select Agent Rule list, 2) the Australian Group List for Biological Agents for Export Control, 3) the unclassified military list of biological warfare agents, 4) the Biological Weapons Convention list, and 5) the World Health Organization Biological Weapons list ( 8 - 12 ). (cdc.gov)

Encarsia formosa is used for whitefly control in greenhouses on tomatoes, strawberries and in floricultural and nursery plants. (buglogical.com)

Potential biological control agents, such as fungi (e.g. (cdc.gov)

Many biological agents can cause illness in humans, but not all are capable of affecting public health and medical infrastructures on a large scale. (cdc.gov)
Biological warfare became more sophisticated against both animals and humans during the 20th century. (medscape.com)
Control of anthrax among humans depends on the integration of veterinary and human health surveillance and control programmes. (who.int)

Biological pest control measures: researchers. (sun.ac.za)
Because of the biosecurity risks involved, it is always better to use local species in pest control,' highlights Prof Antoinette Malan, project leader of the Nematode Laboratory in the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology. (sun.ac.za)

Recent investigations of the Physical Agents Effects Branch (PAEB) of NIOSH into the biological hazards of ionizing, optical, and microwave radiofrequency (RF) radiation are reviewed. (cdc.gov)
From the experience with collapsed buildings, the report provides examples of documented health effects, varying from evidence of respiratory and biological hazards to chemical and physical hazards. (cdc.gov)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is apparatus that is designed to prevent or limit the exposure of wearers to physical hazards as well as to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) hazards. (cdc.gov)
PPE ranks last on the hierarchy of hazard controls, following elimination and substitution of hazards, engineering controls, and administrative measures. (cdc.gov)

Biological weapons include any organism or toxin found in nature that can be used to incapacitate, kill, or otherwise impede an adversary. (medscape.com)

The Apple Supplier Code of Conduct specifies that ' suppliers must identify, evaluate, and control worker exposure to hazardous chemical, biological, and physical agents. (inthesetimes.com)

A working group of 25 representatives from major academic medical centers and research, government, military, public health and emergency management institutions and agencies developed consensus-based recommendations for measures to be taken by medical and public health professionals following the use of tularemia as a biological weapon against a civilian population. (cdc.gov)

Before the 20th century, biological warfare took three main forms: (1) deliberate poisoning of food and water with infectious or toxic material, (2) use of microorganisms or toxins in some form of weapon system, and (3) use of biologically inoculated fabrics. (medscape.com)

Therefore, larval mosquito control for the prevention of malaria in Africa has not been attempted on a large scale. (cdc.gov)
Romanomermis culicivorax ), parasitize and kill larval mosquitoes but they are not efficient for mosquito control and are not widely used. (cdc.gov)
This report includes The Trustees' policy on mosquito management and includes information about mosquito control in Massachusetts. (thetrustees.org)

Over 22 years, from 1992 to 2013, counts were made along fixed transects at four different sites to measure the abundance of O. stricta and the prevalence of two of its biological control agents: (a) Cactoblastis cactorum , whose larvae feed in the plants' cladodes and (b) a sap-sucking cochineal insect, Dactylopius opuntiae . (britishecologicalsociety.org)
It controls the younger larvae of greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and silverleaf/sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, by host feeding and the older larva by parasitism reproduction. (buglogical.com)

On June 3-4, 1999, academic infectious disease experts, national public health experts, Department of Health and Human Services agency representatives, civilian and military intelligence experts, and law enforcement officials (see footnote) met to review and comment on the threat potential of various agents to civilian populations. (cdc.gov)
Biosafety is the safe working practices associated with handling of biological materials, particularly infectious agents. (who.int)
4 Modelling and Economics Unit, Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control, Public Health England MRC Centre for Outbreak Analysis and Modelling NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Modelling Methodology, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, United Kingdom. (nih.gov)

We report on a long-term evaluation of biological control of an invasive cactus, Opuntia stricta , in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
Managers and biological control practitioners concerned with the apparent underperformance of C. cactorum in the suppression of invasive Opuntia cacti should interpret the entrenched reports in the literature with circumspection. (britishecologicalsociety.org)
This policy provides guidance on releasing biological control agents to control exotic invasive species. (thetrustees.org)
These guidelines explore the threats from invasive plants and provide a framework for prioritizing control efforts through either a site-based or weed-based approach. (thetrustees.org)
2010 NORTHEASTERN NATURALIST 17(Monograph 7):1-32 Invasive Shrubs in Kentucky Richard L. Boyce* Abstract - I surveyed the distribution of invasive (non-native) shrubs in Kentucky, along with their properties, effects, and control measures. (eaglehill.us)

Though blood tests with the ability to detect agents such as smallpox virus or Francisella tularensis within days after infection do not exist at present, research to develop such sensitive tests is under way ( 7 - 10 ). (cdc.gov)

In addition, the Working Group on Civilian Biodefense, using an expert panel consensus-based process, has identified several biological agents as potential high-impact agents against civilian populations ( 3 - 7 ). (cdc.gov)
Participants reviewed lists of biological warfare or potential biological threat agents and selected those they felt posed the greatest threat to civilian populations. (cdc.gov)
Participants with appropriate clearance levels reviewed intelligence information regarding classified suspected biological agent threats to civilian populations. (cdc.gov)

In the process they have identified quite a few such roundworm species that could be used to biologically control agricultural pests. (sun.ac.za)

To guide national public health bioterrorism preparedness and response efforts, a method was sought for assessing potential biological threat agents that would provide a reviewable, reproducible means for standardized evaluations of these threats. (cdc.gov)
In June 1999, a meeting of national experts was convened to 1) review potential general criteria for selecting the biological agents that pose the greatest threats to civilians and 2) review lists of previously identified biological threat agents and apply these criteria to identify which should be evaluated further and prioritized for public health preparedness efforts. (cdc.gov)

F. tularensis could be used as a biological weapon in a number of ways, but an aerosol release would likely have the greatest adverse medical and public health consequences. (cdc.gov)
They also developed a plague biological weapon by breeding fleas fed on plague-infected rats, and releasing millions of fleas in aerial attacks on Chinese cities. (medscape.com)

Routine cross-notification between the veterinary and human health surveillance systems should be part of any zoonotic disease prevention and control programme, and close collaboration between the two health sectors is particularly important during epidemiological and outbreak investigations. (who.int)

This pre-packaging approach provides a simple, one step process to initiate microfluidics in any setting for fungal studies, bacteria-fungal interactions, and other biological inquiries. (springer.com)
This process improves access to microfluidics for controlling biological microenvironments, and further enabling visual and quantitative analysis of fungal cultures. (springer.com)

During World War I, the Germans developed anthrax, glanders, cholera, and a wheat fungus for use as biological weapons. (medscape.com)
The German-American physician Anton Dilger established a secret biological laboratory in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with the intent to grow the causative agents of anthrax and glanders. (medscape.com)

Overview of the WHO Prequalification Assessment of Vector Control Products. (who.int)
The World Health Organization (WHO) WHO prequalification of VCPs is a prequalification assessment process comprehensive assessment of individual for vector control products (VCPs) is VCPs through a standardized procedure aimed at determining whether the product meets coordinated through the Regulation WHO prequalification requirements. (who.int)

Ongoing developments in rapid testing for potential bioterror agents ( 7 - 10 ) led us to consider whether screening blood donors to detect a bioterror attack with the most feared bioterror agents ( 11 ) could prove useful. (cdc.gov)
The potential spectrum of bioterrorism ranges from hoaxes and actual use of agents by individuals or groups against others, to state-sponsored terrorism that employs biological warfare (BW) agents and delivery systems that can produce mass casualties. (medscape.com)

There are a limited number of control options for organic producers and homeowners, including trap crops and physical barriers. (in.gov)

Mechanical and chemical control methods appear to be best for controlling them, but the use of fire and biological control has been studied for only a few species. (eaglehill.us)

Comparing the attack detection delay to the incubation times of the most feared bioterror agents shows that even under such optimistic conditions, victims of a bioterror attack would likely exhibit symptoms before the attack was detected through blood donor screening. (cdc.gov)

Impact of modes of actions of biological control agents against plant diseases. (wur.nl)
Proposed plant host test list for assessing risk of candidate biological control agents for Vachellia nilotica subsp. (qld.gov.au)

Mosquitoes that breed in irrigation water can be controlled through careful water management. (cdc.gov)

The wasp has been kept in a federal quarantine facility since 2007 and has been undergoing evaluation for possible use as a wide-spread biological control agent. (in.gov)
More commonly known as the giant ramshorn snail, or Colombian ramshorn snail, this freshwater gastropod is used as a biological control agent, controlling the growth and spread of Biomphalaria spp. (cdc.gov)

Microfluidics provide controlled environments and improved optical access for real-time and high-resolution imaging studies that allow high-content and quantitative analyses. (springer.com)

BMSB has shown signs that it could develop some resistance to chemical control, which could have serious implications for the future. (in.gov)

These guidelines explore the threat from hemlock woolly adelgid and control options. (thetrustees.org)

This report outlines the overall selection and prioritization process used to determine the biological agents for public health preparedness activities. (cdc.gov)

The other, from Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Slovenia, is to include an item on control of neurocysticercosis. (who.int)

Genetically engineered or recombinant biological agents were considered but not included for final prioritization because of the inability to predict the nature of these agents and thus identify specific preparedness activities for public health and medical response to them. (cdc.gov)

During World War II, the Japanese operated a secret biological warfare research facility in Manchuria and carried out human experiments on Chinese prisoners. (medscape.com)

A program initiated by NIOSH to investigate the teratogenic effects of RF exposure and efforts to develop a new system for measuring biological doses of RF also are noted. (cdc.gov)

This allows direct comparisons of biological control of O. stricta in South Africa with the world-famous program against O. stricta , in Queensland and in New South Wales, that peaked in the 1920s and 1930s. (britishecologicalsociety.org)

In contrast, in Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas, larval control has proven extremely effective. (cdc.gov)

Each level has specific controls for containment of microbes, or microscopic organisms, and biological agents. (cdc.gov)

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Root hairs play a key role in the endophytic colonization of olive roots by Pseudomonas spp. with biocontrol activity. (1/81)

Marine isolates of Trichoderma spp. as potential halotolerant agents of biological control for arid-zone agriculture. (2/81)

Effects of orally administered Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus on the well-being and Salmonella colonization of young chicks. (3/81)

Repression of the antifungal activity of Pseudomonas sp. strain DF41 by the stringent response. (4/81)

The biocontrol bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf29Arp strain affects the pathogenesis-related gene expression of the take-all fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici on wheat roots. (5/81)

Transmission of Fusarium boothii mycovirus via protoplast fusion causes hypovirulence in other phytopathogenic fungi. (6/81)

Biotechnological applications of the gene transfer from the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum spp. to plants. (7/81)

Comparative efficacy of two poeciliid fish in indoor cement tanks against chikungunya vector Aedes aegypti in villages in Karnataka, India. (8/81)

Biological Control Agents

Pest Control, Biological

Reduviidae

Phyllachorales

Antibiosis

Plant Diseases

Beetles

Lysobacter

Ascomycota

Beauveria

Pseudomonas fluorescens

Hemiptera

Wasps

Nematoda

Trichoderma

Spores, Fungal

Larva

Moths

Lepidoptera

Riot Control Agents, Chemical

Fungi

Pseudomonas

Soil Microbiology

Plant Leaves

Insect Control

Arthropods

Predatory Behavior

Sequence Analysis, DNA

Tetranychidae

Molecular Sequence Data

Pythium

Reproductive Control Agents

Duddingtonia

Rhizoctonia

Pyrus

Lycopersicon esculentum

Insecticides

Pantoea

Phloroglucinol

Erwinia amylovora

Phenazines

Aedes

Hymenoptera

Melastomataceae

Insect Vectors

Malus

Oviposition

Bacillus thuringiensis

Heteroptera

Endophytes

Host-Parasite Interactions

Weed Control

Rahnella

Species Specificity

Rhabditoidea

Plant Tumors

Biomphalaria

Phylogeny

Xylariales

Food Chain

Models, Biological

Aphids

Cucumis sativus

Pest Control

Fusarium

Entomophthorales

Plant Roots

Crops, Agricultural

Rhabditida

Nematode Infections

Metarhizium

Cucurbitaceae

Rhabditida Infections

Root hairs play a key role in the endophytic colonization of olive roots by Pseudomonas spp. with biocontrol activity. (1/81)

Marine isolates of Trichoderma spp. as potential halotolerant agents of biological control for arid-zone agriculture. (2/81)

Effects of orally administered Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus on the well-being and Salmonella colonization of young chicks. (3/81)

Repression of the antifungal activity of Pseudomonas sp. strain DF41 by the stringent response. (4/81)

The biocontrol bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf29Arp strain affects the pathogenesis-related gene expression of the take-all fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici on wheat roots. (5/81)

Transmission of Fusarium boothii mycovirus via protoplast fusion causes hypovirulence in other phytopathogenic fungi. (6/81)

Biotechnological applications of the gene transfer from the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum spp. to plants. (7/81)