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Fungal herbicides

US5212086A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1991
Grant dateMay 18, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/645
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the biological control of field bindweed using a fungus Phomopsis convolvulus Ormeno. This fungus is a newly described pathogen, which produces foliar lesions in the field bindweed, and is the first fungal pathogen that can control field bindweed present among agricultural crops.

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