Author: John Conrad HerrPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cirsium
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Non-target Impact of the Weed Biological Control Agent Rhinocyllus Conicus on Rare Native California Thistles in the Genus Cirsium
Author: John Conrad HerrPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cirsium
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
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.
Evaluating Indirect Ecological Effects of Biological Control
Author: E. WajnbergPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 085199945X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Annotation. A major concern for biological control has always been the risk of indirect unwanted effects on the ecology of other organisms. Our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary processes underlying these effects has until now been limited, and experimental methods are sometimes lacking.This book presents the key papers form the first International Organization for Biological Control global symposium, held in Montpellier, France in October 1999. It addresses the issues and concerns involved in biological control, and assesses the current status of evaluation of the ecologicaleffects.
Non-target Impact of Rhinocyllus Conicus (Froelich) on Thistles Native to California and Their Associated Insect Fauna
Author: Kikuo OishiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beetles
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
This thesis discusses the biology of Rhinocyllus conicus and its effectivenss as a biological control agent of Italian thistle, Carduus pycnocephalus L.
Proceedings of the X International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds
Author: Neal R. SpencerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Weeds
Languages : en
Pages : 1070
Book Description
Biological Control
Author: George E. HeimpelPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521845149
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
This book enhances our understanding of biological control, integrating historical analysis, theoretical models and case studies in an ecological framework.
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.
Proceedings of the IX International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds
Author: V. Cliff MoranPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Herbicides
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Biological Control: Measures of Success
Author: G. GurrPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401140146
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
As well as examining successful biological control programmes this book analyses why the majority of attempts fail. Off-target and other negative effects of biological control are also dealt with. Chapters contributed by leading international researchers and practitioners in all areas of biological control afford the book a breadth of coverage and depth of analysis not possible with a single author volume. Combined with the use of other experts to review chapters and editorial oversight to ensure thematic integrity of the volume, this book provides the most authoritative analysis of biological control published. Key aspects addressed include how success may be measured, how successful biological control has been to date and how may it be made more successful in the future. With extensive use of contemporary examples, photographs, figures and tables this book will be invaluable to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as being a `must' for all involved in making biological control successful.
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.