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Article: Watch out, invasive weeds -- these fungi are killers!
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- M2 Presswire
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- November 2, 2001
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M2 PRESSWIRE-2 November 2001-US ARS: Watch out, invasive weeds -- these fungi are killers! (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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Agricultural Research Service fungi experts have identified new fungal species that scientists at several U.S. laboratories are testing as biocontrols for some of the United States' major invasive weeds.
American farmers and homeowners spend millions to control weeds and other organisms introduced from foreign countries. With the increase in international trade and travel, the number of outside species becoming established in this country is growing every year. Fungi provide a vast arsenal of ammunition to ...