Author: International Rice Research InstitutePublisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711040220
Category : Delphacidae
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Brown Planthopper
Author: International Rice Research InstitutePublisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711040220
Category : Delphacidae
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Planthoppers
Author: Kong Luen HeongPublisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712202518
Category : Planthoppers
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Planthoppers
Author: R. F. DennoPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461523958
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
Planthoppers include some of the most devastating pests of major agricultural crops throughout the world. One species, the rice brown planthopper, is among the most economically important pests in Asia. In past decades, government policies encouraged the control of rice planthoppers with synthetic pesticides, a tactic which promoted insecticide resistance and often led to the pesticide-induced resurgence of pest populations. To deter planthopper outbreaks, a more ecologically sound management strategy is being implemented, one based on a thorough investigation of population dynamics, natural enemies, and the genetics of host plant and insecticide adaptation. In the natural habitats of North America and Europe, scientists have also used planthoppers as model organisms to test ecological and evolutionary theory. The consequence of these diverse studies is an extremely scattered literature on planthoppers that has never been synthesized from an ecological perspective. This volume summarizes what is known about planthopper ecology and biological control. It takes a theoretical approach yet is deeply concerned with the application of theory to the practical problems of pest management.
Genetic Evaluation for Insect Resistance in Rice
Author: E. A. HeinrichsPublisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711041103
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Rice Planthoppers
Author: Kong Luen HeongPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9401795355
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The book discusses planthopper pests of rice. These insects are one of the most destructive pests, threatening food security around the world. The historical development of the rice planthopper problem shows that they are secondary pests and single-discipline control tactics or strategies were not able to manage them, and instead caused frequent resurgences. This book not only presents new approaches to this persistent problem, but also new ecological methods, new perspectives on the effect of pesticide marketing, insights into developing resistant varieties and structural reforms in pest management. Integrating biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects, it clearly presents the latest information on newly developed strategies for managing this pest. Dr. K. L. Heong is the principal scientist and insect ecologist at the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines. He has been researching rice planthoppers for more than 30 years. Dr. Heong is a fellow of the Third World Academy of Science and the Academy of Sciences, Malaysia. Professor Jia-an Cheng is an insect ecologist who has been studying rice planthoppers for about 50 years. He is a professor at Zhejiang University, China. Professor M.M. Escalada works at Visayas State University.
Insect Pests of Rice
Author: M. D. PathakPublisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712200280
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Rice Genetics IV
Author: Gurdev S. KhushPublisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 157808167X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
Geneticists contribute on a wide range of topics in this book, from classical genetics to the most advanced research on sequencing of the rice genome and functional genomics. They review advances in rice research and discuss molecular markers, genome organization and gene isolation.
Friends of the Rice Farmer
Author: B. M. ShepardPublisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711041626
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Introduction; Predators; Parasites; Pathogens.
Neem Pesticides in Rice
Author: Guan Soon LimPublisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712200477
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Traditional and modern perspectives of neem; Using neem to controle pests; Effects of neem on montarget organisms; Socioeconomics of neem; Neem use in integrated pes management; Botanical pesticides other than neem; Lessons leamed and the next steps.
Insect life-cycle polymorphism
Author: H.V. DanksPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401718881
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Recent studies have shown that genetic polymorphisms play an important role in structuring the seasonal life cycles of insects, complementing an earlier emphasis on the effects of environmental factors. This book presents current ideas and recent research on insect life--cycle polymorphism in a series of carefully prepared chapters by international experts, covering the full breadth of the subject in order to give an up-to-date view of how life cycles are controlled and how they evolve. By consolidating our view of insect life--cycle polymorphism in this way, the book provides a staging point for further enquiries. The volume will be of interest to a wide variety of entomologists and other biologists interested in the control and evolution of life cycles and in understanding the extraordinarily complex ecological strategies of insects and other organisms.