Eriophyid Mites in Classical Biological Control of Weeds: Progress and Challenges

Eriophyid Mites in Classical Biological Control of Weeds: Progress and Challenges

A classical biological control agent is an exotic host-specific natural enemy, which is intentionally introduced to obtain long-term control of an alien invasive species. Among the arthropods considered for this role, eriophyid mites are likely to possess the main attributes required: host specifici...

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Main Authors: Francesca Marini, Philip Weyl, Biljana Vidović, Radmila Petanović, Jeffrey Littlefield, Sauro Simoni, Enrico de Lillo, Massimo Cristofaro, Lincoln Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
Eriophyidae
invasive alien plants
taxonomy
host plant specificity
risk assessment
impact
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/6/513

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