Essays about: "biological control agents"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words biological control agents.

  1. 1. The Use of Hoverflies as Multi -Tool for Pollination and Biological Control of Aphids and Grey Mould

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Christine Petig; [2022]
    Keywords : Botrytis cinerea; entomovector technology; Eupeodes corollae; Fragaria x ananassa; insect-microbe-fruit interaction; Metschnikowia fructicola;

    Abstract : The ascomycete Botrytis cinerea is a major pathogen in strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) and causes enormous fruit losses if not controlled. In biological control, microbes such as the yeast Metschnikowia fructicola are sprayed on the flowering crops to alleviate the infestation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Can the northern root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne hapla, be controlled by the fungus Clonostachys rosea? : an experimental study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Jesper Fritzson; [2022]
    Keywords : Biological control; ; Carrot; Clonostachys rosea; Drought; Lettuce; Meloidogyne hapla; Nematodes; Pot experiment;

    Abstract : The northern root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne hapla, is causing great economical losses to growers worldwide. There is a need for alternative control measures that are environmentally sustainable and effective against the nematode. READ MORE

  4. 3. A molecular analysis of the interaction between the biocontrol fungus Clonostachys rosea and the cereal pathogen F. graminearum

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Esther Kuper; [2021]
    Keywords : Agrobacterium- mediated transformation; Biocontrol; Clonostachys rosea;

    Abstract : Modern agriculture is increasingly challenged by newly emerging crop diseases- many of them caused by fungal pathogens. At the same time, excessive application of chemical fungicides accelerates the development of resistant pathogen strains and may cause harmful effects on non-target organisms. READ MORE

  5. 4. Cellobiose dehydrogenase from Clonostachys rosea: Production, purification and activity analysis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Strukturbiologi

    Author : Terese Larsson; [2021]
    Keywords : cellobiose dehydrogenase; CDH; Clonostachys rosea; DCIP assay;

    Abstract : Biological control agents are a promising niche to replace chemical pesticides for treating plant pathogens in agriculture. A potential biocontrol agent is the microparasitic fungi Clonostachys rosea which has the ability to attack various plant pathogens such as other fungi and nematodes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Genes and factors responsible for Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistance ability

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Haveela Kunche; [2020]
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    Abstract : Antibiotic resistance has become a growing medical problem in the past years due to the resistance shown by numerous microorganisms that are potential disease-causing agents. This developed resistance makes it hard to treat and prevent infections. It is vital to understand the genetic mechanisms behind resistance to address this problem. READ MORE