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Julien, M.H. and Griffiths, M.W. (Ed). 1998. Biological Control of Weeds: A World Catalogue of Agents and their Target Weeds. Fouth edition. CAB Publishing and Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research.

This catalogue provides a comprehensive reference source to all attempts at biological control of weeds and includes literature references up to 1998. The catalogue is available from most State and University libraries.

WeedBiocontrol: The Theory and Practical Application of Biological Control of Weeds.
WeedBiocontrol is an interactive CD-ROM for those who want to learn more about the theory and practical application of biological control of weeds.

CSIRO Handbook of Australian Weeds
This Handbook draws attention to all species that have weedy characteristics and especially those that have the potential to become a problem.

Improving the selection, testing and evaluation of weed biological control agents, (eds H. Spafford Jacob & D.T. Briese), pp. 35-49. CRC for Australian Weed Management, Technical Series 7.
This recent publication by the Weeds CRC offers the latest developments in the science behind biological control programs for weeds.

Brochure: Biological Control of Weeds...The Process (PDF 2.1MB)

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