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Category : Invasive plants
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Invasive Plants of Asian Origin Established in the United States and Their Natural Enemies
Author: Invasive Plants of Asian Origin Established in the United States and Their Natural Enemies, Vol. 1
Author: Invasive Plants of Asian Origin Established in the United States and Their Natural Enemies
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Category : Biological pest control agents
Languages : en
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Invasive Plants of Asian Origin Established in the United States and Their Associated Natural Enemies
Author: Hao ZhengInvasive Plants of Asian Origin Established in the United States and Their Natural Enemies
Author: Hao ZhengPublisher:
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Category : Forest plants
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Invasive Plants Established in the United States that are Found in Asia and Their Associated Natural Enemies
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Category : Biological pest control agents
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Invasive Plants
Author: Sylvan Ramsey KaufmanPublisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811733653
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Full-color illustrated photographs of over 175 species of invasive plants in North America that describes their environmental and economic impact.
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Author: Invasive Stink Bugs and Related Species (Pentatomoidea)
Author: J.E. McPhersonPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1498715109
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 864
Book Description
Key features: Presents a brief history of past classifications, a summary of present classification, and speculation on how the classification may evolve in the future Includes keys for the identification of families and subfamilies of the Pentatomoidea and for the tribes in the Pentatomidae Explains transmission of plant pathogens and concepts of pathology and heteropteran feeding for the non-specialist Provides an extensive literature review of transmission by stink bugs of viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoan organisms that cause diseases of plants Discusses the diversity of microbial symbionts in the Pentatomidae and related species, showing how microorganisms underpin the evolution of this insect group Reviews semiochemicals (pheromones, kairomones, allomones) of the Pentatomoidea and their vital role in the life histories of pest and beneficial species and their exploitation by natural enemies of true bugs Covers past, current, and future control options for insects, with a focus on stink bugs and related heteropterans The Superfamily Pentatomoidea (stink bugs and their relatives) is comprised of 18 families with over 8,000 species, the largest of which is the family Pentatomidae (about 5,000 species). These species primarily are phytophagous, and many cause tremendous economic damage to crops worldwide. Within this superfamily are six invasive species, two that occur worldwide and four that are recent invaders in North America. Once established in new geographic regions, these species have increased their numbers and geographic distributions dramatically, causing economic damage totaling billions of dollars. Invasive Stink Bugs and Related Species (Pentatomoidea): Biology, Higher Systematics, Semiochemistry, and Management is the first book that presents comprehensive coverage of the biology of invasive pentatomoids and related true bug species and addresses issues of rapidly growing economic and environmental concerns. Containing the contributions of more than 60 stink bug specialists from 15 countries, this book provides a better understanding of the biology and economic importance of these invasive species, why they became invasive, and how their continued geographical expansion is likely to affect numerous agricultural systems and natural environments. Including over 3,500 references, this authoritative work serves as an access point to the primary literature on their life histories, higher systematics, diapause and seasonal cycles, pathogens, symbionts, semiochemistry, and pest management control strategies for pentatomoid bugs.
Encyclopedia of Invasive Species [2 volumes]
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Author: Susan L. WoodwardPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313382212
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 873
Book Description
This two-volume set provides a one-stop resource on invasive plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms that are threatening native ecosystems, agriculture, economies, and human health in the United States. Kudzu vine and field bindweed. Eurasian collared-doves, Burmese pythons, and black rats. The northern snakehead and the gypsy moth. All of these are examples of invasive species that have taken over or are threatening certain ecosystems—places where these organisms never naturally occurred. This two-volume work contains 168 entries on plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms that are invasive in the United States, providing a complete examination of the variety of organisms, pathways, distribution patterns, and impacts of non-native species introduced to this country. Encyclopedia of Invasive Species: From Africanized Honey Bees to Zebra Mussels begins with a background essay that illuminates the complexities of dealing with invasive animals and plants. Each entry provides information on the origins and invasion history of the species in question as well as a general description of the biology and ecology of each organism. Impacts—actual and potential, as well as management strategies—are addressed. Every species is depicted via photographs as well as maps that show its place of origin and invaded regions in the United States. This unique work presents fascinating scientific information as well as valuable insights about how seemingly minor events can drastically alter our environment.