Author: William P. StephenPublisher:
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Category : Alfalfa leafcutting bee
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Field Domiciles and Incubators for the Leafcutting Bee
Author: William P. StephenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alfalfa leafcutting bee
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Field Domiciles and Incubators for the Leafcutting Bee
Author: Fred Bryant GommPublisher:
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Category : Alfalfa
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
The Design and Function of Field Domiciles and Incubators for Leafcutting Bee Management (Megachile Rotundata (Fabricius))
Author: William P. StephenPublisher:
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Category : Alfalfa leafcutting bee
Languages : en
Pages : 3
Book Description
Station Bulletin
Author: W. P. StephenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Bee Pollination in Agricultural Ecosystems
Author: Rosalind JamesPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199717877
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
For many agricultural crops, bees play a vital role as pollinators, and this book discusses the interplay among bees, agriculture, and the environment. Although honey bees are well recognized as pollinators, managed bumble bees and solitary bees are also critical for the successful pollination of certain crops, while wild bees provide a free service. As bees liberally pass pollen from one plant to the next, they also impact the broader ecosystem, and not always to the benefit of humankind. Bees can enhance the unintentional spread of genes from genetically engineered plants, and may increase the spread of invasive weeds. Conversely, genetically engineered plants can impact pollinators, and invasive weeds can supply new sources of food for these insects. Bees' flower-visiting activities also can be exploited to help spread biological control agents that control crop pests, and they are important for native plant reproduction. Managing bees for pollination is complex and the factors that must be taken into consideration are treated here, including bee natural history, physiology, pathology, and behavior. Furthermore, transporting bees from native ranges to new areas for pollination services can be controversial, and needs to be done only after assuring that it will not disrupt various ecosystems. Even though bees are small, unobtrusive creatures, they play large roles in the ecosystem. The connection between bees and humankind also is symbolic of a broader interconnection between humans and the natural world.
Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms
Author: Juan A. Morales-RamosPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128221488
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens, Second Edition explores the latest advancements and technologies for large-scale rearing and manipulation of natural enemies while presenting ways of improving success rate, predictability of biological control procedures, and demonstrating their safe and effective use. Organized into three sections, Parasitoids and Predators, Pathogens, and Invertebrates for Other Applications, this second edition contains important new information on production technology of predatory mites and hymenopteran parasitoids for biological control, application of insects in the food industry and production methods of insects for feed and food, and production of bumble bees for pollination.Beneficial organisms include not only insect predators and parasitoids, but also mite predators, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses. In the past two decades, tremendous advances have been achieved in developing technology for producing these organisms. Despite that and the globally growing research and interest in biological control and biotechnology applications, commercialization of these technologies is still in progress. This is an essential reference and teaching tool for researchers in developed and developing countries working to produce "natural enemies in biological control and integrated pest management programs. - Highlights the most advanced and current techniques for mass production of beneficial organisms and methods of evaluation and quality assessment - Presents methods for developing artificial diets and reviews the evaluation and assurance of the quality of mass-produced arthropods - Provides an outlook of the growing industry of insects as food and feed and describes methods for mass producing the most important insect species used as animal food and food ingredients
Station Bulletin
Author: W. P. StephenPublisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Crop Pollination by Bees, Volume 1
Author: Keith S. DelaplanePublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1786393492
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Since the second half of the 20th Century, our agricultural bee pollinators have faced mounting threats from ecological disturbance and pan-global movement of pathogens and parasites. At the same time, the area of pollinator-dependent crops is increasing globally with no end in sight. Never before has so much been asked of our finite pool of bee pollinators. This book not only explores the evolutionary and ecologic bases of these dynamics, it translates this knowledge into practical research-based guidance for using bees to pollinate crops. It emphasizes conserving wild bee populations as well as culturing honey bees, bumble bees, and managed solitary bees. To cover such a range of biology, theory, and practice from the perspectives of both the pollinator and the crop, the book is divided into two volumes. Volume 1 focuses on bees, their biology, coevolution with plants, foraging ecology and management, and gives practical ways to increase bee abundance and pollinating performance on the farm. Volume 2 (also available from CABI) focuses on crops, with chapters addressing crop-specific requirements and bee pollination management recommendations. Both volumes will be essential reading for farmers, horticulturists and gardeners, researchers and professionals working in insect ecology and conservation, and students of entomology and crop protection.
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