Carl Freiherr von Tubeuf: pioneer in biological control of plant diseases.
Carl von Tubeuf, a founder of plant pathology in Europe, pioneered biological control of a major plant disease and introduced the term "biological control" to plant pathology. His book on plant diseases was one of the first to be published in English. He was proficient in many areas, and his interests included plant diseases, mycology, forest insects, white pine blister rust, the mistletoes, plant protection laws, and nature conservation.
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Otis C
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Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, USA. omaloy@moscow.com
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Klaus J
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D005060:Europe; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D010572:Pest Control, Biological / Q000266:history*; D010935:Plant Diseases / Q000266:history*