Author: Suzanne W. T. BatraPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beneficial insects
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Biological Control of Thistles in Maryland
Author: Suzanne W. T. BatraPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beneficial insects
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
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.
Biological Control of Thistles in the Genus Carduus in the United States
Author: Kenneth Eugene FrickPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Carduus
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
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.
Horse Pasture Management
Author: Paul H. SharpePublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128129204
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Horse Pasture Management begins with coverage of the structure, function and nutritional value of plants, continuing into identification of pasture plants. Management of soil and plants in a pasture is covered next, followed by horse grazing behavior, feed choices of horses, management of grazing horses, and how to calculate how many horses should be grazing relative to land size. Management of hay and silage are included, since year-round grazing is not possible on many horse farms. A number of chapters deal with interactions of a horse farm with the environment and other living things. As an aid in good pasture management, one chapter explains construction and use of fencing and watering systems. Contributions are rounded out with a chapter explaining how the University of Kentucky helps horse farm managers develop their pasture management programs. - The purpose of the book is to help people provide a better life for horses - Provides the basic principles of pasture management for those involved in equine-related fields and study - Covers a variety of strategies for managing the behavior, grouping, environmental, and feeding needs of grazing horses to ensure high levels of welfare and health - Includes information on environmental best practices, plant and soil assessment, and wildlife concerns - Explains pasture-related diseases and toxic plants to be avoided - Includes links to useful resources and existing extension programs
Natural Enemies
Author: Ann E. HajekPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521653855
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Publisher Description
Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the Eastern United States
Author: Nontarget Effects of Biological Control
Author: Peter A. FollettPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461545773
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Nontarget Effects of Biological Control is the first book of its kind. The environmental safety of biological control has come under scrutiny due to several areas of concerns: the irreversibility of alien introductions, the prevalence of host switching to innocuous native or beneficial species, dispersal of the biocontrol agent to new habitats away from croplands, and the lack of research on the efficacy and impact of biocontrol attempts. The debate has been strongly polarized between conservationists and biological control practitioners. Nontarget Effects of Biological Control proposes that retrospective analyses of systems in place in which nontarget effects are now documented or suspected provide the necessary information for planning and evaluating future releases to reduce risk. The book presents case histories of past biological control introductions from island and continental ecosystems.
Crop Protection Research
Author: IPM and Biological Control of Weeds, January 1986-April 1988
Author: Jayne T. MacLeanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pests
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description