Genetically modified biocontrol agents: Environmental impact and risk analysis

Journal of Plant Pathology

Volumn 83, Issue 2 SPEC. ISS., 2001, Pages 47-56

  Migheli, Q ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SASSARI   (Italy)

Author keywords

Biocontrol agents; Environmental impact; Genetically modified microorganisms; Risk assessment

Indexed keywords

EID: 0346797334     PISSN: 11254653     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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