Links
Useful links related to biological control of plant pathogens. To suggest a link, contact the BCC webmaster for posting.
General Information
The results of field trials of biological control agents can be found in B&C Tests online, a premier source for unbiased information on the efficacy of commercial products. Research on biological control agents, their physiology and ecology, can also be found in reports published in other APS journals, such as Phytopathology.
The Canadadian Biological Control Network provides a forum for researchers, students, and the general public to learn more about the opportunities and applications of biological control research related to all forms of pests and pathogens.
A newletter highlighting plant growth propotion and biological control of plant pathogens by rhizobacteria is published regularly by Auburn University researchers.
A wonderful set of resources called the Biopesticide Information System has been assembled as part of the National IPM Network (see below). Information related to the biological control of insects, weeds, and pathogens is included.
There is also the National Biological Control Institute that focuses primarily on control of insect pests.
The Society of Nematologists maintain an informational site on biocontrol involving nematodes.
Researchers at Cornell University maintain an informational web site on the many facets of biological control.
CABI's searchable resource can be used to find recent publications on biological control of plant pathogens.
The International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control holds meetings and publishes biocontrol research.
Commercial Producers and Products
A listing of commercially available products for biological control of soilborne crop diseases is now being maintained by the APS Biological Control Committee.
Companies involved in the development and marketing of biopesticides have formed the Biopesticide Industry Alliance.
CPL's searchable list of producers and products
Integrated Pest Management
Biological control of plant pathogens can play a major role in integrated pest management and sustainable agriculture. Linkages can be found at several sites including:
The National IPM Network site is hosted as part of NSF's Center for Integrated Pest Management, both of which provide a good starting point for learning about IPM.
The Sustainable Agriculture Network
The Consortium for Biotechnology Research
A non-profit group called the Appropriate Technology Tranfer for Rural Agriculture publish relevant information.
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June 27, 2005