The potential use of plant pathogens against crops

Authors
Citation
Sm. Whitby, The potential use of plant pathogens against crops, MICROBES IN, 3(1), 2001, pp. 73-80
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
MICROBES AND INFECTION
ISSN journal
12864579 → ACNP
Volume
3
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
73 - 80
Database
ISI
SICI code
1286-4579(200101)3:1<73:TPUOPP>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
This paper illustrates the characteristics of plant pathogens that have bee n found to be of most relevance in offensive biological warfare programmes. It shows how states envisaged these pathogens might be used against crops. It assesses whether the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention can deal a dequately with this potential threat. (C) 2001 Editions scientifiques et me dicales Elsevier SAS.