Organic agriculture practices limit the options available for pest control, relying on cultural and physical methods as well as biological control. This book details the various methods of control app
This book describes interactions of plant viruses with hosts and transmission vectors in an agricultural context. Starting with an overview of virus biology, economics and management, chapters then ad
It was the Irish Potato Famine of 1845-46 that sparked research into what became the genus of pathogenic fungus Phytophthora. One of the arguments put forth by plant scientists here however is that th
Citrus pests are a serious issue for crop growers, causing problems in yield and economic losses. Citrus Mites is a comprehensive study of mites harmful to citrus plants from all citrus growing region
Successful seed supplies are vital in maintaining vegetable production and availability, and for ensuring food security for many subsistence farmers in developing countries. Providing a broad and expe
Focusing on the different types of grassland farming and their impact on the environment,Environmental Impacts of Pasture-based Farming takes a broad and interdisciplinary view of the subject. The tex
This book aims to document and illustrate the major developments in the use of nematodes for biological control of insects and slugs. It has three major sections covering entomopathogenic nematodes, e
