Author: L. Lopes da FonsecaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Blueberries
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture
Author: L. Lopes da FonsecaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Blueberries
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships
Author: Steph B.J. MenkenPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401116547
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
The papers in this book are organized as follows: insect-plant communities, host-plant selection, genetics and evolution, host-plant resistance and application of transgenic plants, and multitrophic interactions. Besides seven invited papers and a paper with concluding remarks, this volume also contains the short communications of all 115 oral presentations and posters. Included too, are the summaries of four European Science Foundation workshops held over the past two years, where European scientists discussed the state-of-the-art and the future of major topics in insect-plant interactions in order to develop better integrated research programs. The field of insect-plant interactions nowadays includes almost all of biology, as well as parts of chemistry and physics. It takes a central position in biology because insects are the most abundant animal group, half of them are herbivores and they dominate all terrestrial ecosystems. Knowledge of insect-plant interactions is thus fundamental to an understanding of the evolution of life on Earth. Two major topics of worldwide concern give this field an extra dimension. First, large amounts of food crops are still lost due to insect pests. With the increasing concern for environmental pollution and the subsequent plans to drastically reduce pesticides, integrated pest management and development of resistant crops become a major focus in agriculture. The importance of the study of insect-plant relationships is thus continuously augmented. Clearly, successful pest control demands sufficient fundamental knowledge of pest-host interactions. Second, such work can contribute towards stopping or even counterbalancing the threatening biodiversity crisis thanks to an understanding of how the interaction of insects and plants has influenced and still influences the diversification and speciation (evolution) of both groups. These problems should, of course, be approached at a multitrophic level.
Proceedings of the IXth International Vaccinium Symposium
Author: Bernadine Cornelia StrikPublisher:
ISBN: 9789066057418
Category : Blueberries
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Proceedings of the Eighth International Symposium on Small Fruit Virus Diseases
Author: Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships
Author: S. B. J. MenkenPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
The papers in this book are organized as follows: insect-plant communities, host-plant selection, genetics and evolution, host-plant resistance and application of transgenic plants, and multitrophic interactions. Besides seven invited papers and a paper with concluding remarks, this volume also contains the short communications of all 115 oral presentations and posters. Included, too, are the summaries of four European Science foundation workshops held over the past two years, where European scientists discussed the state of the art and the future of major topics in insect-plant interactions in order to develop better integrated research programmes.
ASHS Annual Reports for ...
Author: American Society for Horticultural SciencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horticulture
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Tissue Culture
Author: Henry GilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Plant tissue culture
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Agrindex
Author: Control of Pests and Weeds by Natural Enemies
Author: Roy van DrieschePublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444300415
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Biological control – utilizing a population of natural enemies to seasonally or permanently suppress pests – is not a new concept. The cottony cushion scale, which nearly destroyed the citrus industry of California, was controlled by an introduced predatory insect in the 1880s. Accelerated invasions by insects and spread of weedy non-native plants in the last century have increased the need for the use of biological control. Use of carefully chosen natural enemies has become a major tool for the protection of natural ecosystems, biodiversity and agricultural and urban environments. This book offers a multifaceted yet integrated discussion on two major applications of biological control: permanent control of invasive insects and plants at the landscape level and temporary suppression of both native and exotic pests in farms, tree plantations, and greenhouses. Written by leading international experts in the field, the text discusses control of invasive species and the role of natural enemies in pest management. This book is essential reading for courses on Invasive Species, Pest Management, and Crop Protection. It is an invaluable reference book for biocontrol professionals, restorationists, agriculturalists, and wildlife biologists. Further information and resources can be found on the Editor’s own website at: www.invasiveforestinsectandweedbiocontrol.info/index.htm
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