Molluscs as crop pests
Mollusc species constitute a major threat to sustainable agriculture. This is an analysis of the pest status of terrestrial mollusc species or species groups, and the progress towards development of solutions. It also covers the toxicology of chemicals, and the deployment of mol…
This 19-chapter book discusses the biology (including reproduction, life history, feeding preferences and sexual behaviour) of molluscs as pests of horticultural, field and fodder crops, and outlines the development of appropriate mechanisms for the control of these pests (mainl…
Molluscs as crop pests
This 19-chapter book discusses the biology (including reproduction, life history, feeding preferences and sexual behaviour) of molluscs as pests of horticultural, field and fodder crops, and outlines the development of appropriate mechanisms for the control of these pests (mainl…
New Insights into Parvovirus Research
"The book on whiteflies contains the latest developments on the taxonomic position and existence of biotypes. It includes the important species with identification, biology and ecology of important ones. The detailed elaboration of the development of pesticide resistance and res…
"The book on whiteflies contains the latest developments on the taxonomic position and existence of biotypes. It includes the important species with identification, biology and ecology of important ones. The detailed elaboration of the development of pesticide resistance and res…
"The book on whiteflies contains the latest developments on the taxonomic position and existence of biotypes. It includes the important species with identification, biology and ecology of important ones. The detailed elaboration of the development of pesticide resistance and res…
Sucking pests of crops
Sucking pests are most notorious group of pests for agricultural crops. Unlike most pests with chewing mouth parts, sucking pests cause more severe damage to the crops and are complex get identified until advanced stages of infection. Not only is this late detection detrimental …
This book focuses on current food shortages and on the impact of pests in reducing world food supplies. At present, total worldwide food losses from pests are estimated to be about 45 percent. Preharvest losses alone, from insects, plant pathogens, and weeds, are estimated at ab…