Plant protection and growth stimulation by microorganisms: biotechnological applications of Bacilli in agriculture
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Article
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Pérez-Garc?a, Alejandro (Author)
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Title:
Current Opinion in Biotechnology
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Volume/ Issue No.: 2011/APR V.22 N.2
Call No.:660.605 COB Location: Periodicals & References Hall - 2nd floor
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p187–193
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Subject Area/ Descriptors |
Biotechnology
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Abstract |
The increasing demand for a steady, healthy food supply requires an efficient control of the major pests and plant diseases. Current management practices are based largely on the application of synthetic pesticides. The excessive use of agrochemicals has caused serious environmental and health problems. Therefore, there is a growing demand for new and safer methods to replace or at least supplement the existing control strategies...
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