Host specificity in biological control: insights from opportunistic pathogens
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Host specificity in biological control: insights from opportunistic pathogens
Host/prey specificity is a significant concern in biological control. It influences the effectiveness of a natural enemy and the risks it might have on non-target organisms. Furthermore, narrow host specificity can be a limiting factor for the commercialization of natural enemies. Given the great diversity in taxonomy and mode of action of natural enemies, host specificity is a highly variable ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Evolutionary Applications
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1752-4571
DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-4571.2012.00273.x