Controlling Cyperus weeds with Ascochyta sp. FERM BP-5176

摘要

The disclosed invention is a method for controlling weeds belonging to the genus Cyperus comprising applying a herbicidal composition containing strain Ascochyta sp. FERM BP-5176 to the weeds in a field. The composition protects crops such as rice, wheat, maize, egg- plant, soybean, cabbage and cucumber in the field. Further, the weed belonging to the genus Cyperus encompasses the species Cyperus microiria, Cyperus serotinus, Cyperus difformis or Cyperus brevifolia var. leiolepsis.