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Evaluation of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides for biological control of Miconia calvescens in Hawaii

October 26, 1999

Miconia calvescens (Melastomataceae), from the Neotropics, is a noxious forest weed in Hawaii. We evaluated an isolate of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides that causes leaf spots on Miconia spp. in Brazil for its potential in biological control. Hawaii has no native Melastomataceae genera but does have members of 12 introduced genera.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1999
Title Evaluation of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides for biological control of Miconia calvescens in Hawaii
DOI 10.1094/PDIS.1999.83.10.964B
Authors E. M. Killgore, L. S. Sugiyama, R. W. Barreto, D.E. Gardner
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Plant Disease
Index ID 70178422
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center