Author: Susan IvoryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Weeds
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
A Guide to Weed Biological Control in South Australia
Biological Control of Weeds: a Practitioner's Guide for South-East Australia
Author: K. J HarveyPublisher:
ISBN: 9781760584160
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Biological Control of Weeds - a Practitioner's Guide for Temperate Australia
Author: Paul SullivanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781760582623
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Biological Control of Weeds in Australia
Author: Jim CullenPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104216
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 641
Book Description
Biological control of weeds has been practised for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique. The classical example of control of prickly pears in Australia by the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, which was imported from the Americas, helped to set the future for biocontrol of weeds in many countries. Since then there have been many projects using Classical Biological Control to manage numerous weed species, many of which have been successful. Importantly, there have been no serious negative non-target impacts – the technique, when practised as it is in Australia, is safe and environmentally friendly. Economic assessments have shown that biocontrol of weeds in Australia has provided exceedingly high benefit-to-cost ratios. This book reviews biological control of weeds in Australia to 2011, covering over 90 weed species and a multitude of biological control agents and potential agents. Each chapter has been written by practising biological control of weeds researchers and provides details of the weed, the history of its biological control, exploration for agents, potential agents studied and agents released and the outcomes of those releases. Many weeds were successfully controlled, some were not, many projects are still underway, some have just begun, however all are reported in detail in this book. Biological Control of Weeds in Australia will provide invaluable information for biological control researchers in Australia and elsewhere. Agents used in Australia could be of immense value to other countries that suffer from the same weeds as Australia. The studies reported here provide direction to future research and provide examples and knowledge for researchers and students.
Release and Establishment of Weed Biological Control Agents
Author: Field Guide for the Biological Control of Weeds in the Northwest
Author: Rachel WinstonPublisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160942891
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
This guide focuses on the most problematic weeds in eastern North America for which there are at least some biocontrol agents established and/or available. Multiple photos and descriptions of each weed included in this guide emphasize key identification traits and plant ecology. For each weed included in this guide, all biocontrol agents released or currently found in North America are described individually. Photos highlighting key identification features and damage are included. The release history, current status, and recommended use of each biocontrol agent are described in detail. Recommendations and current impact often vary between the US and Canada, therefore, the information is presented separately. Includes international code of best practices for classical biological control of weeds.
Biological Control of Weeds
Author: M. H. JulienPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Each entry details the target weed, control agent, year of first release, country of origin of agent, status and degree of control, research organisation involved, and key references. The catalogue format has been modified slightly from earlier editions to improve ease of use. The book provides an invaluable means of keeping track of the world situation, and is a handy reference for professionals, research workers and students interested in the biological control of weeds.
Impact Evaluation of Weed Biological Control Agents
Author: Non-selective Weed Control Guide for South Australia
Author: David A. CookePublisher:
ISBN: 9780730821274
Category : Herbicides
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Improving the Selection, Testing and Evaluation of Weed Biological Control Agents
Author: Helen Spafford JacobPublisher:
ISBN: 9780958701075
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
This peer-reviewed publication contains the proceedings from the Weeds CRC Biological Control of Weeds Symposium held in Perth on September 13, 2002. The Weeds CRC's work in biological control is presented as well as an introduction to the current research that will continue Australia's world class contributions to general principles of biological control. Content encompasses the prioritisation, selection, testing, evaluation, predictability, acceptability and assessment of the economic and ecological effectiveness of biological control agents for weeds.