The Potential for Biological Control of Leafy Spurge

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dc.creatorCarlson, R. B.
dc.creatorLittlefield, L. J.
dc.creator.authorCarlson, R. B.
dc.creator.authorLittlefield, L. J.
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-29T23:26:30Z
dc.date.available2009-05-29T23:26:30Z
dc.date.issued1983
dc.descriptionThe topic is leafy spurge, a weed problematic to several states in the US. Insects and herbicides have been used to address this. However, success is can not be guaranteed. The article concerns itself with the potentiality of biological apporaches and their success with research. They display reasons to be both optimistic and to be pessimistic. the authors offer that the potential for biological control of this weed which appeared to outweigh the negative attributes the plant possesses. The various biological avenues, insects and micro-organisms, for the treatment of leafy spurge are reviewed. The authors conclude with their future projections for research on this topic.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10365/4718
dc.publisherNorth Dakota State University
dc.relation.ispartofFarm Research; 40:5; Mar/Apr 1983
dc.rightsNorth Dakota State Universityen
dc.sourceFarm Research; 40:5; Mar/Apr 1983
dc.subject.lcshEuphorbia esulaen_US
dc.subject.lcshWeed controlen_US
dc.subject.lcshWeedsen_US
dc.subject.lcshBiological controlen_US
dc.titleThe Potential for Biological Control of Leafy Spurgeen
dc.typeArticleen_US

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