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Biocontrol is a needed technique in plant disease management, because of the public concern regarding use of chemical pesticides. Several factors must be considered when developing biocontrol systems for commercial use.
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Hayes, C.K. (1992). Improvement of Trichoderma and Gliocladium by Genetic Manipulation. In: Tjamos, E.C., Papavizas, G.C., Cook, R.J. (eds) Biological Control of Plant Diseases. NATO ASI Series, vol 230. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9468-7_38
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