Pest control / plant diseases Books
CABI Publishing Phytobacteriology: Principles and Practice
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive manual of phytobacteriology is heavily illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and line illustrations. It begins by outlining the history and science of bacteriology and gives an overview of the diversity and versatility of complex bacteria. It then explains the characterization, identification and naming of complex bacteria, and explores how bacteria can cause disease and how plants react to such disease. The book also discusses the economic importance of bacterial diseases as well as strategies for their control and the reduction of crop losses. It concludes with fifty examples of plant pathogenic bacteria and the diseases that they cause.Table of Contents1: Introduction to bacteriology and bacteria 2: Phytobacteriology and diagnosis of bacterial diseases of plants 3: Disease and symptoms caused by plant pathogenic bacteria 4: Epidemiology 5: Damage and losses 6: Prevention and control of bacterial pathogens and diseases 7: Examples of bacterial diseases of cultivated and wild plants 8: Annexes 9: Suggested reading and literature cited Chapter I: Introduction to bacteriology and bacteria Chapter II: Phytobacteriology and diagnosis of bacterial diseases of plants Chapter III: Disease and symptoms caused by plant pathogenic bacteria Chapter IV: Epidemiology Chapter V: Damage and losses Chapter VI: Prevention and control of bacterial pathogens and diseases Chapter VII: Examples of bacterial diseases of cultivated and wild plants"
£113.99
CABI Publishing Ecologically-Based Integrated Pest Management
Book SynopsisIntegrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to manage pests through biological, cultural, physical and chemical means in order to minimize economic and environmental injury caused by such pests. Any comprehensive IPM programme requires an understanding of the ecological relationships between crops, pests, natural enemies and the environment. This book presents a series of review chapters on ecologically-based IPM. Topics covered range from the ecological effects of chemical control practices to the ecology of predator-prey and parasitoid-host systems.Table of Contents1: Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management: Present Concept and New Solutions 2: Ecologically Based Management of Plant Diseases 3: Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds 4: Role of Cover Crops in the Management of Arthropod Pests in Orchards 5: Intercropping for Pest Management: The Ecological Concept 6: Ecological Effects of Chemical Control Practices: The Environmental Perspective 7: Sociology in Integrated Pest Management 8: Economic Aspects of Ecologically Based Pest Management 9: Economics of Host Plant Resistance in Integrated Pest Management Systems 10: Integrated Pest Management with the Sterile Insect Technique 11: Ecology of Predator–prey and Parasitoid–host Systems: Its Role in Integrated Pest Management 12: Ecological Considerations for the Use of Entomopathogens in Integrated Pest Management 13: Role of Biotechnological Advances in Shaping the Future of Integrated Pest Management 14: Grower Perspectives on Areawide Wheat Integrated Pest Management in the Southern US Great Plains 15: Integrated Pest Management of Rice: Ecological Concepts 16: Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management in Cotton 17: Ecological Implications for Postharvest Integrated Pest Management of Grain and Grain-based Products 18: Diffusion of IPM Programmes in Commercial Agriculture: Concepts and Constraints
£108.90
CABI Publishing Heat Treatments for Postharvest Pest Control:
Book SynopsisDue to the nature of agricultural commodities as carriers of exotic pests, importing countries have employed varying methods of pest control for postharvest products. Thermal treatments are emerging as effective, environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional methods, eliminating chemical residues and minimizing damage to produce. This book provides comprehensive information of these increasingly important treatments, covering temperature measurement, heat transfer, physiological responses of plants, insects and pathogens to heat, and an introduction to current and potential quarantine treatments based on hot air, hot water, and radio frequency energy.Table of ContentsIntroduction: History and purpose of quarantine and phytosanitation requirements, J D Hansen, USDA-ARS, USA; J A Johnson, USDA-ARS, USA Chapter 2: Fundamental heat transfer theory for thermal treatments, J Tang and S Wang Chapter 3: Temperature measurement, J Tang and S Wang Chapter 4: Physiological responses of agricultural commodities to heat treatments, S Lurie and E J Mitcham Chapter 5: Experimental and simulation methods of insect thermal death kinetic, S Wang, J Tang and J D Hanson Chapter 6: Physiology and thermal death kinetics of selected insects, J Tang, S Wang and J A Johnson Chapter 7: Thermal control of fungi to reduce postharvest decay, E Fallik, ARO, The Volcani Center, Israel, and S Lurie Chapter 8: Disinfestation of stored products and associated structures using heat, S J Beckett, CSIRO Entomology, Australia, P G Fields, Agriculture & Agrifood Canada, and Bh Subramanyam, Kansas State University, USA Chapter 9: Considerations for phytosanitary heat treatment research, G J Hallman, USDA-ARS, USA Chapter 10: Heat with controlled atmospheres, E J Mitcham Chapter 11: The influence of heat shock proteins in insect pests and fruits in thermal treatments, S Lurie and E Jang, US Department of Agriculture Chapter 12: Thermal treatment protocol development and scale-up, J Tang, S Wang, and J W Armstrong, USDA-ARS, USA Chapter 13: Commercial Quarantine Heat Treatments, J W Armstrong and R L Mangan, USDA-ARS, USA
£108.90
CABI Publishing Biotechnology and Plant Disease Management
Book SynopsisAs agricultural production increases to meet the demands of a growing world population, so has the pace of biotechnology research to combat plant disease. Diseases can be caused by a variety of complex plant pathogens including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes, and their management requires the use of techniques in transgenic technology, biochemistry and genetics. While texts exist on specific pathogens or management practices, a comprehensive review is needed of recent developments in modern techniques and the understanding of how pathogens cause disease. This collection of studies discusses the key approaches to managing each group of pathogens within the context of recent developments in biotechnology. Broad themes include microbe-plant interactions, molecular diagnostics of plant pathogens and enhancing the resistance of plants.Table of ContentsSection A: Unraveling microbe-plant interactions for applications to disease management 1: Signal transduction pathways and disease resistance genes and their applications to fungal disease control. 2: Modulating quorum sensing and Type III secretion systems in bacterial plant pathogens for disease management. 3: Application of biotechnology to understand pathogenesis in nematode plant pathogens. 4: Interactions between plant and virus proteomes in susceptible hosts 5: Mechanisms of plant virus evolution and identification of genetic bottlenecks 6: Molecular understanding of viroid replication cycles and identification of targets for disease management. Section B: Molecular diagnostics of plant pathogens for disease management 7: Diagnostics of soilborne fungal pathogens. 8: Detection of plant pathogenic bacteria. 9: Diagnostics of plant-parasitic nematodes. 10: Molecular Diagnostic methods for plant viruses 11: Identification and diversity of phytoplasmas. 12: Detection of plant viroids. Section C: Enhancing resistance of plants to pathogens for disease management 13: Application of cationic antimicrobial peptides for management of plant diseases. 14: Molecular breeding approaches for enhanced resistance against fungal pathogens. 15: Protein-mediated resistance to plant viruses. 16: Transgenic virus resistance using homology-dependent RNA silencing and the impact of mixed virus infections. 17: Molecular characterization of endogenous plant virus resistance genes. 18: Potential for recombination and creation of new viruses in transgenic plants expressing viral genes 19: Virus-resistant transgenic papaya Section D: Understanding microbial interactions to enhance disease management 20: Potential disease control strategies revealed by genome sequencing and functional genetics of plant pathogenic bacteria. 21: Molecular assessment of soil microbial communities with potential for suppressing plant disease. 22: Enhancing biological control efficacy of yeasts to control fungal diseases through biotechnology. 23: Molecular insights into plant virus-vector interactions.
£131.26
CABI Publishing Non Chemical Weed Management: Principles,
Book SynopsisFollowing several decades of popularity after the Second World War, the use of synthetic herbicides is now experiencing a backlash within the agriculture industry.The increase in organic farming and concerns about potential negative effects on human health and the environment is creating a demand for pesticide-free food and alternative weed management techniques. International research has now explored the potential, limitations and impacts of non-chemical alternatives and the effect of different strategies on the entire agro- or natural ecosystem. Through the re-evaluation of techniques previously considered uneconomical or impractical, this text provides a comprehensive examination of non-chemical weed management.Table of Contents1: Prevention Strategies in Weed Management 2: Understanding Weed-crop Interactions to Manage Weed Problems 3: Cultural Weed Management 4: Cover Crops and Weed Management 5: Allelopathy, a Potential Tool in the Development of Strategies for Biorational Weed Management 6: Biological Control of Weeds Using Arthropods 7: Bioherbicides for Weed Control 8: Mechanical Weed Management 9: Use of Non-living Mulches for Weed Control 10: Thermal Weed Control 11: Soil Solarization and Weed Management 12: Non-chemical Weed Management ? Synopsis, Integration, and the Future"
£103.82
CABI Publishing Pest Management and Phytosanitary Trade Barriers
Book SynopsisA significant amount of the world's economy is based upon the international trade of agricultural produce. For the producing countries, a growing concern is the potential economic and ecological damage that invasive species could cause. While threats can be decreased through the regulation of items potentially carrying invasive species, the effect of such restrictions on international trade also needs to be considered. A balance must therefore be met that permits the transfer of produce while filtering out unwanted pests. Drawing on the author's extensive experience, the social and financial implications of phytosanitary trade barriers are reviewed. This book offers valuable and comprehensive coverage of pest related barriers and strategies for their implementation.Table of Contents1: Pest Management and Phytosanitary Trade Barriers 2: Agricultural Warfare and Bioterrorism Using Invasive Species 3: Plant Regulatory Organisation 4: Managing Risk of Pest Introduction, Establishment and Spread in a Changing World 5: Systems and Related Approaches to Pest Risk Management 6: Development of Postharvest Phytosanitary Disinfestation Treatments 7: Disinfestation with Cold 8: Phytosanitary Heat Schedules 9: Phytosanitation with Ionising Radiation 10: Disinfestation by Fumigation 11: Disinfestation with Modified (Controlled) Atmosphere Storage 12: Disinfestation with Postharvest Pesticide Treatments 13: Miscellaneous Phytosanitary Treatments"
£103.82
CABI Publishing Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents
Book SynopsisThis book documents and illustrates major developments in the use of nematodes for the biological control of insects and slugs. It covers the use of three main types of nematodes: entomopathogenic nematodes, entomophilic nematodes and slug-parasitic nematodes. The biology, commercial production, formulation and quality control, application technology, strategy and safety of each of these three nematode groups is discussed. The book also examines the application of nematodes in different cropping systems, and the efficacy of nematodes against specific pests. The potential of predatory nematodes to control plant-parasitic nematodes and mycophagous nematodes to control fungal pathogens is also reviewed.Table of ContentsPART 1: NEMATODE MORPHOLOGY AND TAXONOMY 1: Morphology and Taxonomy of Nematodes Used in Biocontrol , S P Stock, University of Arizona, USA, and D J Hunt, CABI Bioscience, Surrey, UK PART 2: ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES 2: Biology and Behavior, C Griffin, National University of Ireland, UK, N Boemare, Université Montpellier II, France, and E E Lewis, Virginia Technology Institute, USA 3: Mass Production, R-U Ehlers and D I Shapiro-Ilan 4: Formulation and Quality, P S Grewal, and A Peters, e-nema GmbH, Germany 5: Application Technology, D J Wright, Imperial College London, UK, A Peters, S Schroer, Christian-Albrechts University Kiel, Germany, and J Patterson Fife, Battelle Memorial Institute, USA 6: Forum on Safety and Regulation, R-U Ehlers 7: Lawn, Turfgrass and Pasture Applications, P S Grewal, A M Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University, USA, and H Y Choo, Gyeongsang National University, Republic of Korea 8: Glasshouse Applications, M Tomalak, Institute of Plant Protection, Poland, S Piggot, Littlehampton, UK and G B Jagdale, Ohio State University, USA 9: Nursery and Tree Application, R W H M van Tol, Wageningen-UR, Wageningen, The Netherlands and M J Raupp, University of Maryland, USA 10: Mushroom Applications, S Jess, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland, H Schweizer, Queen's University of Belfast, and M Kirkpatrick, NIHPBS Loughgall, County Armagh, UK 11: Orchard Applications, D I Shapiro-Ilan, L W Duncan, University of Florida, Lake Alfred, USA, L A Lacey, USDA-ARS, Washington, USA and R Han, Guangdong Entomological Institute, Guangzhou, China 12: Soft Fruit Applications, R S Cowles, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, USA, S Polavarapu, (Deceased), R N Williams, Ohio State University, USA, A Thies, e-nema, France, and R-U Ehlers 13: Vegetable and Tuber Crop Applications, G Belair, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada, Canada, D J Wright, and G Curto, Servizio Fitosanitario Regione emilia-Romagna, Italy 14: Cereal, Fiber, Medicinal, and Oilseed Crop Applications, H E Cabanillas, USDA ARS, USA, R J Wright, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA and R V Vyas, Gujarat Agricultural University, India 15: Forestry Applications, P Torr and M J Wilson, University of Aberdeen, UK and S Heritage, Forestry Research, Northern Research Station, Roslin, UK 16: Applications for the Control of Pests of Humans and Animals, I Glazer, Volcani Center, Israel, M Samish, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Bet-Dagan, Israel, and F G del Pino, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain 17: Application for Social Insect Control, D H Gouge, University of Arizona, USA 18: A Systems Approach to Conservation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes, M Barbercheck, Pennsylvania State University, USA, and C W Hoy, Ohio State University, USA 19: Interactions with Plant-parasitic Nematodes, E E Lewis and P S Grewal 20: Compatibility and Interactions with Agrochemicals and Other Biocontrol Agents, A M Koppenhöfer and P S Grewal PART 3: ENTOMOPHILIC NEMATODES 21: Application of Beddingia siricidicola for Sirex Wood Wasp Control, R A Bedding, CSIRO, Australia and E T Iede, EMBRAPA Florestas, Brazil 22: The Entomophilic Thripinema, J E Funderburk and K Sims Latsha, University of Florida, USA 23: Mermithid Nematodes, E G Platzer, B A Mullens, University of California, Riverside, USA and M M Shamseldean, Cairo University, Egypt PART 4: SLUG-PARASITIC NEMATODES 24: Biology, Production, and Formulation of Slug-parasitic Nematodes, M J Wilson and P S Grewal 25: Field Application of Slug-parasitic Nematodes, A Ester, Applied Plant Research Ltd, The Netherlands and M J Wilson PART 5: PREDATORY NEMATODES 26: Potential of Predatory Nematodes to Control Plant-parasitic Nematodes, A L Bilgrami and C Brey, Rutgers University, USA PART 6: FUNGAL FEEDING NEMATODES 27: Potential of Fungal Feeding Nematodes for the Control of Soil-borne Plant Pathogens, N Ishibashi, Saga University, Japan PART 7: CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS 28: Critical Issues and Research Needs for Expanding the Use of Nematodes in Biocontrol, P S Grewal, R-U Ehlers and D I Shapiro-Ilan
£46.17
CABI Publishing Biorational Tree Fruit Pest Management
Book SynopsisAs the human impact upon the environment becomes more apparent and severe, the need to develop agricultural techniques that cause minimal damage to the environment has increased. This is particularly the case in the area of pest management, where integrated pest management (IPM) strategies have become a fundamental component of plant protection. Focusing on insect pests of tree fruits and combining behavioural research with crop protection applications, this book emphasizes the importance of environmentally sustainable approaches in an agroecosystem. Both experimental and applied topics are discussed, including the conceptual framework of IPM, functional and behavioural ecology of a pest, host detection mechanisms and monitoring tool development, as well as pest management case studies. Representing a comprehensive discussion of tree-fruit pest management, from the evolution, ecology and behaviour of insect pests to the implementation of applied biorational programmes, this will be essential reading for researchers as well as commercial growers and extension agents.Table of Contents1: Conceptual Framework for the IPM of Tree Fruit Pests M Kogan 2: The Evolution of Key Tree Fruit Pests G Bush, S Berlocher and J Feder 3: Functional and Behavioural Ecology of Key Tree Fruit Pests B Roitberg, D Papaj, C R Lauson and S Opp 4: How do Key Fruit Tree Pests Detect their Hosts S Dorn and J Piñero 5: Managing the Apple Maggot Fly and the Plum Curculio 6: Implementation of Tree Fruit Pest and Disease IPM D Cooley and W M Coli 7: Managing Key Fruit Tree Pests Through Environmental Manipulation M Aluja, J Rull and P L Phelan 8: Speciation, Consumer and the Market T Green and S White
£108.90
CABI Publishing Root-knot Nematodes
Book SynopsisRoot-knot nematodes are the most economically important group of plant-parasitic nematodes worldwide, and their control presents a major global challenge. Advances are being made in understanding their biology, host-parasite interaction and management strategies, and this comprehensive guide with many colour photos and contributions from international experts covers the taxonomy, classification, morphology, life-cycle biology, genomes, resistance, sampling, detection, and management strategies of these pests, providing an essential reference for researchers, students and lecturers in plant nematology, plant pathology, agriculture, and agronomy.Table of Contents1: Meloidogyne species - A Diverse Group of Novel and Important Plant Parasites - Maurice Moens, Roland N. Perry and James L. Starr 1.1: Introduction 1.2: Impact 1.3: History of the Genus 1.4: Current Trends in Species Identification 1.5: Life Cycle 1.6: Diversity in Biology 1.7: Major and Emerging Species 1.8: Interactions with other Plant Pathogens 1.9: Management and Control 1.10: Conclusions and Future Directions 2: General Morphology - Jonathan D. Eisenback and David J. Hunt 2.1: General Morphology 2.2: Body Wall 2.3: Nervous System 2.4: Digestive System 2.5: Secretory-Excretory System 2.6: Reproductive System 2.7: Morphological Methods 2.8: Minimum Standards for Describing a New Species 2.9: References 3: Taxonomy, Identification and Principal Species - David J. Hunt and Zafar A. Handoo 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Systematic Position 3.3: Subfamily and Genus Diagnosis 3.4: List of Species and Synonyms 3.5: Identification 3.6: Principal Species 3.7: Conclusions and Future Directions 3.8: Acknowledgements 3.9: References 4: Biochemical and Molecular Identification - Vivian C. Blok and Thomas O. Powers 4.1: Introduction 4.2: Biochemical Methods 4.3: DNA-based Methods 4.4: Conclusions and Future Directions 4.5: Acknowledgements 4.6: References 5: Molecular Taxonomy and Phylogeny - Byron Adams, Adler R. Dillman and Camille Finlinson 5.1: Introduction 5.2: History of Reconstructing Meloidogyne History 5.3: Molecular Phylogenetics: Genetic Markers and Evolutionary Relationships 5.4: A Meloidogyne Supertree Analysis 5.5: Conclusions and Future Prospects 5.6: References 6: Hatch and Host Location - Rosane H.C. Curtis, A. Forest Robinson and Roland N. Perry 6.1: Introduction 6.2: Hatching 6.3: Movement Through Soil 6.4: Host Location 6.5: Nematode Changes and Responses at the Root-Soil Interface 6.6: Conclusions and Future Directions 6.7: References 7: Invasion, Feeding and Development - Pierre Abad, Philippe Castagnone-Sereno, Marie-Noëlle Rosso, Janice de Almeida Engler and Bruno Favery 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Root-knot Nematode Life Cycle 7.3: Nematode Parasitism 7.4: Compatible Interactions with Resistant Plants: The Case of Virulent Root-knotNematodes 7.5: (A)virulence Determinants and Pathogenicity Factors: Root-knot Nematode Effectors with Dual Function? 7.6: Tools for Molecular and Functional Analysis of Root-knot Nematode Parasitism 7.7: Giant Cell Development 7.8: Cytoskeleton Organization and Cell Cycle Progression during Giant Cell Ontogenesis 7.9: Extensive Cell Wall Modifications to build up Giant Cells 7.10: Suppression of Plant Defence Associated with Giant Cell Development 7.11: Major Reprogramming of Plant Metabolism and Transport 7.12: Comparison between Meloidogyne Parasitism and Symbiotic Rhizobia in Medicago 7.13: Conclusions and Future Directions 7.14: Acknowledgements 7.15: References 8: Reproduction, Physiology and Biochemistry - David Chitwood and Roland N. Perry 8.1: Introduction 8.2: Reproduction and Moulting 8.3: Physiology 8.4: Biochemistry 8.5: Sensory Perception and Neurotransmission 8.6: Conclusions and Future Directions 8.7: References 9: Survival Strategies - Adrian A.F. Evans and Roland N. Perry 9.1: Introduction 9.2: Dormancy, Diapause and Quiescence 9.3: Embryonation and the Egg Mass Environment 9.4: Temperature effects on development of eggs and infective stages 9.5: The Effect of Osmotic Stress on Infective Stages in Soil 9.6: Survival Mechanisms Deployed: Life History Strategies in Meloidogyne species 9.7: Conclusions and Future Directions 9.8: References 10: Interactions with Other Pathogens - Rosa H. Manzanilla-López and James L. Starr 10.1: Introduction 10.2: Interactions with Microbial Pathogens 10.3: Interactions with Other Plant-parasitic Nematodes 10.4: Basis for Interactions 10.5: Conclusions and Future Directions 10.6: References 11: Population Dynamics and Damage Levels - Nicola Greco and Mauro Di Vito 11.1: Introduction 11.2: Patterns of Population Dynamics 11.3: Factors Affecting Population Dynamics 11.4: Modelling Population Dynamics 11.5: Damage Levels 11.6: Pattern of Nematode Damage to Crop Plants 11.7: Factors Affecting Nematode Damage 11.8: Modelling Damage Levels 11.9: Implementing Experiments to Assess Nematode Dynamics and Crop Damage 11.10: Yield Loss Assessment 11.11: Importance of Information on Nematode Damage Levels and Dynamics inManagement Strategies 11.12: Conclusions and Future Directions 11.13: Acknowledgements 11.14: References 12: Distribution Patterns and Sampling - Larry W. Duncan and Mark S. Phillips 12.1: Introduction 12.2: Nematode Spatial Patterns 12.3: Characterizing Sample Accuracy and Reliability 12.4: Sample Processing 12.5: Extracting Nematodes from Soil 12.6: Extracting Nematodes from Plant Material 12.7: Root Gall Indices 12.8: Other Plant Symptoms 12.9: Research to Optimize Sampling Programmes for Root-knot Nematodes 12.10: Examples of Results from Sampling Programmes 12.11: Conclusions and Future Directions 12.12: References 13: Mechanisms and Genetics of Resistance - Valerie M. Williamson and Philip A. Roberts 13.1: Introduction 13.2: Sources and Inheritance of Root-knot Nematode Resistance 13.3: Mechanisms of Resistance to Pathogens in Plants 13.4: Structure and Function of the Nematode Resistance Gene Mi-1 13.5: What is known about other Nematode R Genes 13.6: Nematode Virulence and Durability of Resistance 13.7: Management of Resistance and Virulence in the Field 13.8: Conclusions and Future Directions 13.9: References 14: Development of Resistant Varieties - James L. Starr and Chris F. Mercer 14.1: Introduction - the Plus Side 14.2: Introduction - a Look at the Other Side 14.3: Successful Use of Resistance - Room for Wider Deployment 14.4: Planning a Resistance-breeding Programme 14.5: Screening Methods Including Marker-assisted Selection 14.6: Quality of Candidate Resistant Material 14.7: Engineered Resistance 14.8: Conclusions and Future Directions 14.9: References 15: Plant Biotechnology and Control - Howard J. Atkinson, Peter E. Urwin and Richard S. Hussey 15.1: Introduction 15.2: Proteinase Inhibitors 15.3: Cry Proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis as Biopesticides 15.4: In planta RNAi to Target Plant-parasitic Nematodes 15.5: Repellents 15.6: The Mi-1-mediated Resistance Response 15.7: Efficacy and Durability 15.8: Promoters for Transgenic Control of Meloidogyne 15.9: Biosafety 15.10: Developing World Needs 15.11: Conclusions and Future Directions 15.12: References 16: The Complete Sequence of the Genomes of Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne hapla - Pierre Abad and Charles H. Opperman1 Meloidogyne species - A Diverse Group of Novel and Important Plant Parasites - Maurice Moens, Roland N. Perry and James L. Starr 1.1: Introduction 1.2: Impact 1.3: History of the Genus 1.4: Current Trends in Species Identification 1.5: Life Cycle 1.6: Diversity in Biology 1.7: Major and Emerging Species 1.8: Interactions with other Plant Pathogens 1.9: Management and Control 1.10: Conclusions and Future Directions 2: General Morphology - Jonathan D. Eisenback and David J. Hunt 2.1: General Morphology 2.2: Body Wall 2.3: Nervous System 2.4: Digestive System 2.5: Secretory-Excretory System 2.6: Reproductive System 2.7: Morphological Methods 2.8: Minimum Standards for Describing a New Species 2.9: References 3: Taxonomy, Identification and Principal Species - David J. Hunt and Zafar A. Handoo 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Systematic Position 3.3: Subfamily and Genus Diagnosis 3.4: List of Species and Synonyms 3.5: Identification 3.6: Principal Species 3.7: Conclusions and Future Directions 3.8: Acknowledgements 3.9: References 4: Biochemical and Molecular Identification - Vivian C. Blok and Thomas O. Powers 4.1: Introduction 4.2: Biochemical Methods 4.3: DNA-based Methods 4.4: Conclusions and Future Directions 4.5: Acknowledgements 4.6: References 5: Molecular Taxonomy and Phylogeny - Byron Adams, Adler R. Dillman and Camille Finlinson 5.1: Introduction 5.2: History of Reconstructing Meloidogyne History 5.3: Molecular Phylogenetics: Genetic Markers and Evolutionary Relationships 5.4: A Meloidogyne Supertree Analysis 5.5: Conclusions and Future Prospects 5.6: References 6: Hatch and Host Location - Rosane H.C. Curtis, A. Forest Robinson and Roland N. Perry 6.1: Introduction 6.2: Hatching 6.3: Movement Through Soil 6.4: Host Location 6.5: Nematode Changes and Responses at the Root-Soil Interface 6.6: Conclusions and Future Directions 6.7: References 7: Invasion, Feeding and Development - Pierre Abad, Philippe Castagnone-Sereno, Marie-Noëlle Rosso, Janice de Almeida Engler and Bruno Favery 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Root-knot Nematode Life Cycle 7.3: Nematode Parasitism 7.4: Compatible Interactions with Resistant Plants: The Case of Virulent Root-knotNematodes 7.5: (A)virulence Determinants and Pathogenicity Factors: Root-knot Nematode Effectors with Dual Function? 7.6: Tools for Molecular and Functional Analysis of Root-knot Nematode Parasitism 7.7: Giant Cell Development 7.8: Cytoskeleton Organization and Cell Cycle Progression during Giant Cell Ontogenesis 7.9: Extensive Cell Wall Modifications to build up Giant Cells 7.10: Suppression of Plant Defence Associated with Giant Cell Development 7.11: Major Reprogramming of Plant Metabolism and Transport 7.12: Comparison between Meloidogyne Parasitism and Symbiotic Rhizobia in Medicago 7.13: Conclusions and Future Directions 7.14: Acknowledgements 7.15: References 8: Reproduction, Physiology and Biochemistry - David Chitwood and Roland N. Perry 8.1: Introduction 8.2: Reproduction and Moulting 8.3: Physiology 8.4: Biochemistry 8.5: Sensory Perception and Neurotransmission 8.6: Conclusions and Future Directions 8.7: References 9: Survival Strategies - Adrian A.F. Evans and Roland N. Perry 9.1: Introduction 9.2: Dormancy, Diapause and Quiescence 9.3: Embryonation and the Egg Mass Environment 9.4: Temperature effects on development of eggs and infective stages 9.5: The Effect of Osmotic Stress on Infective Stages in Soil 9.6: Survival Mechanisms Deployed: Life History Strategies in Meloidogyne species 9.7: Conclusions and Future Directions 9.8: References 10: Interactions with Other Pathogens - Rosa H. Manzanilla-López and James L. Starr 10.1: Introduction 10.2: Interactions with Microbial Pathogens 10.3: Interactions with Other Plant-parasitic Nematodes 10.4: Basis for Interactions 10.5: Conclusions and Future Directions 10.6: References 11: Population Dynamics and Damage Levels - Nicola Greco and Mauro Di Vito 11.1: Introduction 11.2: Patterns of Population Dynamics 11.3: Factors Affecting Population Dynamics 11.4: Modelling Population Dynamics 11.5: Damage Levels 11.6: Pattern of Nematode Damage to Crop Plants 11.7: Factors Affecting Nematode Damage 11.8: Modelling Damage Levels 11.9: Implementing Experiments to Assess Nematode Dynamics and Crop Damage 11.10: Yield Loss Assessment 11.11: Importance of Information on Nematode Damage Levels and Dynamics inManagement Strategies 11.12: Conclusions and Future Directions 11.13: Acknowledgements 11.14: References 12: Distribution Patterns and Sampling - Larry W. Duncan and Mark S. Phillips 12.1: Introduction 12.2: Nematode Spatial Patterns 12.3: Characterizing Sample Accuracy and Reliability 12.4: Sample Processing 12.5: Extracting Nematodes from Soil 12.6: Extracting Nematodes from Plant Material 12.7: Root Gall Indices 12.8: Other Plant Symptoms 12.9: Research to Optimize Sampling Programmes for Root-knot Nematodes 12.10: Examples of Results from Sampling Programmes 12.11: Conclusions and Future Directions 12.12: References 13: Mechanisms and Genetics of Resistance - Valerie M. Williamson and Philip A. Roberts 13.1: Introduction 13.2: Sources and Inheritance of Root-knot Nematode Resistance 13.3: Mechanisms of Resistance to Pathogens in Plants 13.4: Structure and Function of the Nematode Resistance Gene Mi-1 13.5: What is known about other Nematode R Genes 13.6: Nematode Virulence and Durability of Resistance 13.7: Management of Resistance and Virulence in the Field 13.8: Conclusions and Future Directions 13.9: References 14: Development of Resistant Varieties - James L. Starr and Chris F. Mercer 14.1: Introduction - the Plus Side 14.2: Introduction - a Look at the Other Side 14.3: Successful Use of Resistance - Room for Wider Deployment 14.4: Planning a Resistance-breeding Programme 14.5: Screening Methods Including Marker-assisted Selection 14.6: Quality of Candidate Resistant Material 14.7: Engineered Resistance 14.8: Conclusions and Future Directions 14.9: References 15: Plant Biotechnology and Control - Howard J. Atkinson, Peter E. Urwin and Richard S. Hussey 15.1: Introduction 15.2: Proteinase Inhibitors 15.3: Cry Proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis as Biopesticides 15.4: In planta RNAi to Target Plant-parasitic Nematodes 15.5: Repellents 15.6: The Mi-1-mediated Resistance Response 15.7: Efficacy and Durability 15.8: Promoters for Transgenic Control of Meloidogyne 15.9: Biosafety 15.10: Developing World Needs 15.11: Conclusions and Future Directions 15.12: References 16: The Complete Sequence of the Genomes of Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne hapla Pierre Abad and Charles H. Opperman 16.1: Introduction 16.2: Meloidogyne incognita Genome 16.3: Meloidogyne hapla Genome 16.4: Conclusions and Future Directions 16.5: Acknowledgements 16.6: References 17: Biological Control through Microbial Pathogens, Endophytes and Antagonists - Johannes Hallmann, Keith G. Davies and Richard Sikora 17.1: Introduction 17.2: Bacterial Pathogens and Antagonists 17.3: Fungal Pathogens and Antagonists 17.4: Commercialisation and Future Directions 17.5: References 18: Current and Future Management Strategies in Intensive Crop Production Systems - Andrew P. Nyczepir and Stephen H. Thomas 18.1: Introduction 18.2: Current Control Practices 18.3: Current Management Practices 18.4: Future Opportunities and Challenges 18.5: Conclusions and Future Directions 18.6: References 19: Current and Future Management Strategies in Resource-Poor Farming - Danny L. Coyne, Driekie H. Fourie and Maurice Moens 19.1: Introduction and Definitions 19.2: Options 19.3: Correct Diagnosis 19.4: Prevention 19.5: Cultural Control 19.6: Cropping Systems 19.7: Resistance 19.8: Biological Control 19.9: Chemical Control 19.10: Conclusions and Future Directions 19.11: References
£125.68
CABI Publishing Insect-resistant Maize
Book SynopsisMany farmers in sub-Saharan Africa suffer heavily from crop losses due to stem borer pests. Insecticides are often unaffordable; therefore, maize plants must be made resistant to pests. The 'Insect Resistant Maize for Africa' (IRMA) project in Kenya was aimed at developing new maize varieties both by conventional methods and by biotechnologically incorporating the ?-endotoxin produced by the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. The author gives an impartial and chronological account of this exemplary project between 1999 and 2008, supplemented by discussions of agricultural development policy and descriptions of Kenyan smallholders and the project team. Taking critical and rational positions on the use of modern plant breeding techniques, biotechnology and development policy, this book is of interest to researchers and students, development agencies, NGOs and biotechnology companies.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Excursus on Kenya 3: The Prehistory 4: Biotechnology for the Poor 5: The First Year (1999) 6: Excursus on Independent-Minded Partners 7: The Second Year (2000) 8: 17 Dec 2000. A Farmer in Nyeri 9: The Third Year (2001) 10: 24 Nov 2001: Farmers in Machakos 11: Excursus on Plant Breeding 12: The Fourth Year (2002) 13: 25/26 Nov 2002. Farmers in Western Kenya 14: 27 Nov 2002. Farmers in the Lowlands 15: Excursus on Communications in a Rough Terrain 16: The Fifth Year (2003) 17: 15 Nov 2003. Farmers in Meru 18: Excursus on Commerce and Consumption 19: The Sixth Year (2004) 20: 21 June 2004. Farmers in Kisii 21: 7 Dec 2004. Farmers in Mwala 22: Excursus on Patents and Licenses 23: The Seventh Year (2005) 24: 6 Nov 2005. Farmers in Githunguri 25: 19 Nov 2005. Farmers in Mbeere 26: A Preliminary Assessment 27: Gleanings (2006-2008) 28: Excursus on Market Segmentation 29: 3 Nov 2008. A Farmer near Embu
£98.68
CABI Publishing Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions
Book SynopsisPlants have evolved both general and highly specialized defence mechanisms that function to prevent diseases caused by the majority of microbial pathogens they encounter. Highly specialized defence is governed by specific interactions between pathogen avr (avirulence) genes' loci and alleles of the corresponding plant disease resistance (R) loci. These defences can be very dynamic as microbes from the same species can act differently in their co-evolution with the specific host plant, which in turn has similarly evolved its response to external threats. There have been major developments in the field of plant-microbe interactions in recent years, due to newly developed techniques and the availability of genomic information. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions explores these new discoveries, focusing primarily on the mechanisms controlling plant disease resistance, the cross-talk among the pathways involved and the strategies used by the pathogens to suppress these defences. By exploring developments in plant defences, pathogen's counter-defences and mutually beneficial plant-microbe interactions, this book will be useful for researchers and students in plant pathology and plant biology-related areas.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Plant RNA-silencing Immunity and Viral Counter-defence Strategies - Santiago Wadsworth and Patrice Dunoyer Chapter 2: Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Cascades in Plant Defence Responses - Fengming Song, Huijuan Zhang and Shuqun Zhang Chapter 3: Molecular Mechanisms of the Radical Burst in Plant Immunity - Hirofumi Yoshioka, Shuta Asai, Noriko Miyagawa, Tatsushi Ichikawa, Miki Yoshioka, and Michie Kobayashi Chapter 4: Disease Resistance in Arabidopsis, Starring TGA2 and also Featuring NPR1 - Patrick Boyle, Pierre R. Fobert, and Charles Després Chapter 5: Disease Resistance Genes: Form and Function - Melanie A. Sacco and Peter Moffett Chapter 6: Transcription Factor Families Involved in Plant Defence: From Discovery to Structure - Jean-Sébastien Parent, Laurent Cappadocia, Alexandre Maréchal, Pierre R. Fobert, Normand Brisson Chapter 7: Cross Talk Between Induced Plant Immune Systems - González-Lamothe Rocío, El Oirdi Mohamed, Abd El Rahman Taha, Sansregret Raphaël, Bathily Hamed and Bouarab Kamal Chapter 8: The Needle and the Damage Done: Type III Effectors and the Plant Immune Response - Jennifer D. Lewis, Karl Schreiber and Darrell Desveaux Chapter 9: Virulence Determinants and the Global Regulation of Virulence in Xanthomonas campestris - Adrián A. Vojnov, J. Maxwell Dow, Kamal Bouarab Chapter 10: Suppression of Induced Plant Defence Responses by Fungal and Oomycete Pathogens - Abdelbasset El Hadrami, Ismail El Hadrami, and Fouad Daayf Chapter 11: Sustainable Agriculture and the AMF Multigenomic Model: How Advances in AMF Genetics will Change Soil Management Practices - Erin Zimmerman, Marc St-Arnaud, and Mohamed Hijri Chapter 12: Microbial Traits Associated with Actinobacteria Interacting with Plants - Anne-Marie Simao-Beaunoir, Sébastien Roy, Carole Beaulieu Chapter 13: Insight into Fusarium-cereal Pathogenesis - Rajagopal Subramaniam, Charles G. Nasmith, Linda J. Harris and Thérèse Ouellet
£108.90
CABI Publishing Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry
Book SynopsisThe management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world's tropics, addressing the pests' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics. This work is an indispensible resource for students, researchers and practitioners of forestry, ecology, pest management and entomology in tropical and subtropical countries.Table of Contents1: Tropical Forests 2: Tropical Forests and Insect Biodiversity 3: Abiotic and Biotic Effects 4: Insect-Host Tree Interactions 5: Tropical Forest Pests: Ecology, Biology and Impact 6: Management Systems I: Planning stage 7: Management Systems II: Nursery Stage 8: Management Systems III: Plantation Stage 9: Management Systems IV: Forest Health Surveillance, Invasive Species and Quarantine 10: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
£44.08
CABI Publishing Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry
Book SynopsisThe management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world's tropics, addressing the pests' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics. This work is an indispensible resource for students, researchers and practitioners of forestry, ecology, pest management and entomology in tropical and subtropical countries.Table of Contents1: Tropical Forests 2: Tropical Forests and Insect Biodiversity 3: Abiotic and Biotic Effects 4: Insect-Host Tree Interactions 5: Tropical Forest Pests: Ecology, Biology and Impact 6: Management Systems I: Planning stage 7: Management Systems II: Nursery Stage 8: Management Systems III: Plantation Stage 9: Management Systems IV: Forest Health Surveillance, Invasive Species and Quarantine 10: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
£98.68
CABI Publishing External Parasites of Small Ruminants: A
Book SynopsisSheep and goats are farmed throughout the world for meat, fibre, milk and leather. These small ruminants are very susceptible to external parasites, which has significant implications for their health and welfare as well as the quality and value of the end products for which they are farmed. This book gives practical guidance on preventing and controlling ectoparasites that contribute to disease and infection in sheep and goats, discussing types of parasites, the diseases they cause and what methods of control are available, as well as wider implications such as animal welfare and environmental impacts.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Mites (Acari) 3: Ticks (Ixodida) 4: Lice (Phthiraptera) 5: Flies (Diptera) 6: Fleas (Siphonaptera) 7: Diagnosis 8: Prevention 9: Chemical Control 10: Alternative Control Methods 11: Economic Damage
£76.36
CABI Publishing Natural Products in Plant Pest Management
Book SynopsisOverzealous and indiscriminate use of many synthetic pesticides during recent decades in the control of plant pests has resulted in a number of environmental and toxicological problems. Reducing the release of synthetic chemicals into the environment requires that alternative sources of chemicals are developed that can be used safely in the management of plant pests. Botanical antimicrobials derived from plants are currently recognised as biodegradable, systemic, eco-friendly and non-toxic to mammals and are thus considered safe. Their modes of action against pests are diverse. Natural compounds are well suited to organic food production in industrialised countries and can play greater roles in the protection of food crops in developing countries Some plant based antimicrobials (e.g. neem products, pyrethoids and essential oils) are already used to manage pest populations on a large scale. Plant scientists and agriculturists now devote significant attention to discovery and further development and formulation of novel plant products with antimicrobial activity.This book is the first to bring together relevant aspects of the basic and applied sciences of natural pesticides and discussed modern trends in the use of natural products in pest management.Table of Contents1: Global Scenario on Application of Natural Products in Integrated Pest Management Programme 2: Plant Products in Control of Mycotoxins and Mycotoxigenic Fungi on Food Commodities 3: Natural Products from Plants: Commercial Prospects in Terms of Antimicrobial, Herbicidal and Bio-stimulatory Activities in an Integrated Pest Management System 4: Antimicrobials of Plant Origin to Prevent Biodeterioration of Grains 5: Some Natural Proteinaceous and Polyketide Compounds in Plant Protection and their Potential in Green Consumerisation 6: Natural Products as Allelo-Chemicals in Pest Management 7: Potency of Plant Products in Control of Virus Diseases of Plants 8: Phytochemicals as Natural Fumigants and Contact Insecticides Against Stored Product Insects 9: Prospectives of Large Scale Use of Natural Products as Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticides in Developing Countries 10: Current Status of Natural Products in Pest Management with Special Reference to Brassica carinata as Biofumigant 11: Fungal Endophytes: An Alternative Mycomines for Bioactive Compounds for Plant Protection 12: Suppressive Effects of Compost Tea on Phytopathogens 13: Biotechnology: A Tool for Natural Product Synthesis"
£103.82
CABI Publishing Integrated Pest Management: Principles and
Book SynopsisProviding a critical evaluation of the management strategies involved in ecologically-based pest management, this book presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound approaches. Topics covered include biological control with fungi and viruses, conservation of natural predators, use of botanicals and how effective pest management can help promote food security. In the broader context of agriculture, sustainability and environmental protection, the book provides a multidisciplinary and multinational perspective on integrated pest management useful to researchers in entomology, crop protection, environmental sciences and pest management.Table of Contents1: History, Overview and Principles of Ecologically Based Pest Management 2: Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture 3: Pest Monitoring and Forecasting 4: Augmentation and Conservation of Natural Enemies 5: Biotechnological and molecular approaches in management of pests and diseases of crop plants 6: Botanicals in Pest Management 7: Biopesticides in Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management 8: Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Tools in Integrated Pest 9: Microbial Control of Crop Pests Using Entomopathogenic Fungi 10: Microbial control of crop pests using insect viruses 11: Biological control of weeds with plant pathogens: four decades on 12: Virus and Bacteria Transmitting Arthropod Vectors and Their Management 13: Effect of Pesticides on Non Target Sites with reference to Soil Ecosystem 14: Integrated Pest Management in Stored Grains 15: Role of Integrated Pest Management in Food and Nutritional Security 16: Role of Information and Communication Technology in Integrated Pest Management 17: From Integrated Pest Management to Ecosystem Management: The Case of Urban Lawn
£141.48
CABI Publishing Potential Invasive Pests of Agricultural Crops
Book SynopsisInvasive arthropods cause significant damage in agricultural crops and natural environments across the globe. Potentially threatened regions need to be prepared to prevent new pests from becoming established. Therefore, information on pest identity, host range, geographical distribution, biology, tools for detection and identification are all essential to researchers and regulatory personnel. This book focuses on the most recent invasive pests of agricultural crops in temperate subtropical and tropical areas and on potential invaders, discussing their spread, biology and control.Table of Contentsa: Preface 1: Biology and management of the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus 2: Avocado weevils of the genus Heilipus 3: Exotic bark and ambrosia Beetles in the USA: potential and current invaders 4: Diabrotica speciosa: an important soil pest in South America 5: Potential Lepidopteran pests associated with avocado fruit in parts of the home range of Persea americana 6: Biology, ecology and management of the South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta 7: Tecia solanivora Povolny (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), an invasive pest of potatoes Solanum tuberosum L. in the Northern Andes 8: The fruit borer, Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), an insect pest of Neotropical solanaceus fruits 9: Copitarsia spp. : Biology and risk posed by potentially invasive Lepidoptera from South and Central America 10: Host range of the nettle caterpillar Darna pallivitta (Moore) (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) in Hawai?i 11: Fruit flies, Anastrepha ludens (Loew), A. obliqua (Macquart) and A. grandis (Macquart) (Diptera: Tephritidae): three pestiferous tropical fruit flies that could potentially expand their range to temperate areas 12: Bactrocera species that pose a threat to Florida: Bactrocera carambolae and B. invadens 13: Signature chemicals for detection of citrus infestation by fruit fly larvae (Diptera: Tephritidae) 14: Gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) attacking horticultural crops in the Caribbean Region and South America 15: Recent mite invasions in South America 16: Planococcus minor (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae): bioecology, survey, and mitigation strategies 17: The citrus orthezia, Praelongorthezia praelonga (Douglas) (Hemiptera: Ortheziidae), a potential invasive species 18: Potential invasive species of scale insects for the USA and Caribbean Basin 19: Recent adventive scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) and whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Florida and the Caribbean Region 20: Biology, ecology and control of the ficus whitefly, Singhiella simplex (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) 21: Invasion of exotic arthropods in South America's biodiversity hotspots and agro-production systems 22: Likelihood of dispersal of the armoured scale, Aonidiella orientalis (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), to avocado trees from infested fruit discarded on the ground and observations on spread by handlers 23: Insect life cycle modeling (ILCYM) software - a new tool for regional and global insect pest risk assessments under current and future climate change scenarios
£131.26
CABI Publishing Fungicide Resistance in Crop Protection: Risk and
Book SynopsisPathogen resistance to fungicides has become a challenging problem in the managing of crop diseases and has threatened the performance of some highly potent commercial fungicides. Worldwide, resistance to more than 100 different active ingredients has been reported. This book compiles information on fungicide resistance over the past three decades on the status, development, and processes involved in the build-up of resistance in pathogens to different groups of fungicides, while also suggesting various measures for managing this problem.Table of ContentsPart I: History of Resistance Development 1: Historical Perspectives of Fungicide Resistance Part II: Status, Detection and Management of Resistance 2: Resistance in Venturia nashicola to Benzimidazoles and Sterol Demethylation Inhibitors 3: Fungicide Resistance in Erysiphe necator - Monitoring, Detection and Management Strategies 4: Fungicide Resistance in Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the Causal Pathogen of Cucurbit Downy Mildew 5: Resistance to Azole Fungicides in Mycosphaerella graminicola: Mechanisms and Management 6: The Role of Intraspecific Parallel Genetic Adaptation to QoIs in Europe 7: Risk and Management of Fungicide Resistance in the Asian Soybean Rust fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi 8: Resistance to Carboxylic Acid Amide (CAA) Fungicides and Anti-Resistance Strategies 9: New Modes of Action Contribute to Resistance Management 10: Field kit and Internet-Supported Fungicide Resistance Monitoring 11: Fungicide Resistance in Oomycetes with Special Reference to Phytophthora infestans and Phenylamides 12: Resistance Risk to QoI fungicides and Anti-Resistance Strategies Part III: Resistance Cases in Different Countries 13: Fungicide Resistance in Plasmopara viticola in France and Anti-Resistance Measures 14: QoI Resistance in Plasmopara viticola in Italy: Evolution and Management Strategies 15: Fungicide Resistance in Italian Agriculture and Strategies for its Management 16: Challenge of Fungicide Resistance and Anti-Resistance Strategies in Managing Vegetable Diseases in the USA 17: Fungicide Resistance in India: Status and Management Strategies 18: Resistance to QoI and SDHI fungicides in Japan Part IV: Genetics and Multidrug Resistance 19: Genetics of Fungicide Resistance in Botryotinia fuckeliana (Botrytis cinerea) 20: Emergence of Multidrug Resistance in Fungal Pathogens: A potential Threat to Fungicide Performance in Agriculture Part V: Role of FRAC 21: The Role of the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee in Managing Resistance
£98.68
CABI Publishing Arthropod Pests of Horticultural Crops in
Book SynopsisAgriculture plays a pivotal role in the economy of tropical Asia, but arthropod pests are major constraints to production. This book consolidates the research on pests of South and Southeast Asia, providing useful data for the establishment of sustainable pest management programs. It covers the main arthropod pests of twenty five major crops, with colour photographs of their adult and immature stages, their distribution, biology, disease vectors, symptoms of the damage they cause and their natural enemies.Table of Contents1: Arthropod Pests and their Natural Enemies on Horticultural Crops in Tropical Asia 2: Pests of Major Vegetable Crops 2.1: Pests of Beans (Phaseolus spp., Vigna sp., and others, Fabaceae) 2.2: Pests of Cabbage and other Crucifers (Cruciferae) 2.3: Pests of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz, Euphorbiaceae) 2.4: Pests of Cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae) 2.5: Pests of Eggplant (Brinjal) (Solanum melongina L. Solanceae) 2.6: Pests of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Malvaceae) 2.7: Pests of Onion (Allium cepa L., Alliaceae) 2.8: Pests of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L. and C. frutescens L., Solanaceae) 2.9: Pests of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L., Solanaceae) 2.10: Pests of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam., Convolvulaceae) 2.11: Pests of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum (L.), Solanaceae) 3: Pests of Minor Vegetable Crops 3.1: Pests of Amaranths (Amaranthus spp., Amaranthaceae) 3.2: Pests of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L., Chenopodiaceae) 3.3: Pests of Carrot (Daucus carota L., Apiaceae) 3.4: Kangkong, water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk., Convolvulaceae) 4: Pests of Major Fruit Crops 4.1: Pests of Bananas (Musa spp., Musaceae) 4.2: Pests of Citrus (Citrus spp., Rutaceae) 4.3: Pests of Guava (Psidium guajava L., Myrtaceae) 4.4: Pests of Mango (Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae) 4.5: Pests of Papaya (Carica papaya L., Caricaceae) 4.6: Pests of Pineapple (Ananas comosus Merr., Bromeliaceae) 5: Pests of Minor Fruit Crops 5.1: Pests of Avocado (Persea americana Mill., Lauraceae) 5.2: Pests of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg, Moraceae) 5.3: Pests of Caimito, Cainito, or Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito L., Sapotaceae) 5.4: Pests of Carambola or Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola L., Oxalidaceae) 5.5: Pests of Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr., Bombacaceae) 5.6: Pests of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk., Moraceae) 5.7: Pests of Lanzones or Langsat (Lansium domesticum Correa, Meliaceae) 5.8: Pests of Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn., Sapindaceae) 5.9: Pests of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L., Guittiferae) 5.10: Pests of Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims, Passifloraceae) 5.11: Pests of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L., Punicaceae) 5.12: Pests of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L., Sapindaceae) 5.13: Pests of Santol (Sandoricum koejapi Merr. (Sandoricum indicum Cav.), Meliaceae) 5.14: Pests of Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota (L.) P. van Royen, Sapotaceae) 5.15: Pests of Soursop (Annona muricata L., Annonaceae) 5.16: Pests of Sweetsop, Atis, or Custard Apple (Annona squamosa L., Annonaceae) 5.17: Pests of Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L., Fabaceae) 5.18: Pests of Ziziphus (Ziziphus jujuba Miller, Rhamnaceae) 6: Pests of Other Crops 6.1: Pests of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L., Anacardiaceae) 6.2: Pests of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae) 6.3: Pests of Coffee (Coffea arabica L. and Coffea canephora Pierre, Rubiaceae) 6.4: Pests of Tea (Camellia sinensis L., Theaceae)
£86.94
CABI Publishing Handbook of Mites of Economic Plants, The:
Book SynopsisMites pose a serious problem to plants worldwide, attacking crops and spreading disease. When mites damage crops of economic importance the impacts can be felt globally. Mites are among the most diverse and successful of invertebrates, with over 45,000 described species, with many more thousands to be discovered. They are responsible for a significant portion of the losses of crops for food, fibre, industry and other purposes, and require expensive and often controversial pest control measures. Understanding these mites is vital for entomologists, pest researchers, agronomists and food producers. Knowledge of mite pests helps to inform control strategies and optimize the production of economic plants and the agrarian economy. This encyclopedia provides a thorough coverage of the mites and the problems they cause to crops, yet it is easily searchable, organised by mite species and subdivided into helpful headings. It takes a worldwide view of the issue of mites injurious to economic plants, describing mites prevalent in different regions and discussing control methods appropriate in different environments. This book provides an encyclopaedic reference to the major mites, described by family in terms of their internal and external morphology, bio-ecology and family systematics. Methods of mite collection and laboratory study is described, as well as species diagnostic characteristics, worldwide distribution, host plants, identification by the type of damage they cause and control strategies, including chemical and biological intervention and integrated pest management measures. Mites of the following families are included: (Eriophyoidea, Tarsonemidae, Tuckerellidae, Tenuipalpidae, Tetranychidae, Acaridae, Penthaleidae). The Handbook of Mites of Economic Plants is an important resource for students of entomology and crop production, and as a thorough reference guide for researchers and field workers involved with mites, crop damage and food production.Trade ReviewA precious work from an acarological point of view. Dr. Vacante has put together the best world literature on Eriophyids of economical importance... He is to be highly praised for it. --Carlos H.W. Flechtmann"Table of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION 1: Introduction to the Acari 2: External Morphology 3: Internal Morphology 4: Biology 5: Ecology 6: Collecting and Detecting, Preserving, Preparing and Rearing 7: Mites and Plant Damage 8: Mites as Biocontrol Agents of Weeds 9: Control 10: Brief History of the Main Published Works on the Mites of Economic Plants 11: Classification of and Key for the Identification of Major Taxa PART II: MITES INJURIOUS TO ECONOMIC PLANTS 12: The Family Histiostomatidae Berlese 13: The Family Acaridae Latreille 14: The Family Erythraeidae Robineau-Desvoidy 15: The Family Penthaleidae Oudemans 16: The Family Eriophyidae Nalepa 17: The Family Phytoptidae Murray 18: The Family Diptilomiopidae Keifer 19: The Family Tuckerellidae Baker et Pritchard 20: The Family Tetranychidae Donnadieu 21: The Family Tenuipalpidae Berlese 22: The Family Tarsonemidae Canestrini et Fanzago 23: Minor Families
£201.59
Springer International Publishing AG Applied Weed and Herbicide Science
Book SynopsisThis textbook explores aspects of biology and ecophysiology of weeds, weed competition and interference in crops, phytosociological survey, methods of control and weed integrated management. Herbicides are of great importance in weed management and are one of the most widely used pesticide groups for weed control across the globe. Offering a new direction for research that focuses on herbicide behavior in plants, hormesis, evolution of weed resistance to herbicides, and genetically modified crops resistant to herbicides, this book covers the recent research in applied weed and herbicide science.This book provides essential and updated information on various subjects regarding the advances in herbicide science; and it is intended for professors, undergraduate, and graduate students, rural producers and other professionals involved in the area of applied weed and herbicide science. Agriculturists, analytical chemists, and toxicologists will find this book rewarding.Table of Contents1. ASPECTS OF WEED BIOLOGY AND ECOPHYSIOLOGY 2. ALLELOPATHY IN WEED CONTROL: PHYSIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL MECHANISMS 3. APPROACH TO INTERFERENCE AND COMPETITION BETWEEN WEEDS AND CROPS 4. PARAMETERS OF THE PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY TO EVALUATE THE ABUNDANCE, DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY OF THE WEED COMMUNITY 5. METHODS OF CONTROL AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF WEEDS IN AGRICULTURE 6. CLASSIFICATIONS, SELECTIVITY AND MODE OF ACTION OF HERBICIDES 7. RETENTION, ABSORPTION, TRANSTION AND METABOLISM OF HERBICIDES IN PLANTS 8. HORMESIS OF HERBICIDES IN WEEDS AND CROPS 9. EVOLUTION OF WEED RESISTANCE TO HERBICIDES 10. BEHAVIOR AND FATE OF HERBICIDES IN THE SOIL 11. REMEDIATION OF SOILS CONTAMINATED BY HERBICIDES 12. INFLUENCE OF INTERACTIONS BETWEEN WEED, HERBICIDE AND SOIL MICROBIOTA 13. ADJUVANTS, HERBICIDE FORMULATIONS AND MIXTURES IN SPRAY TANK 14. RECENT ADVANCES IN HERBICIDE APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY 15. GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS RESISTANT TO HERBICIDES AND WEED CONTROL 16. PRECISION AGRICULTURE IN THE APPLICATION OF HERBICIDES FOR WEED MANAGEMENT IN PRE AND POST-EMERGENCE
£94.99
Springer International Publishing AG Forest Entomology and Pathology: Volume 1: Entomology
This open access book will provide an introduction to forest entomology, the principles and techniques of forest insect pest management, the different forest insect guilds/feeding groups, and relevant forest insect pest management case studies. In addition to covering 30% of the earth, forest ecosystems provide numerous timber and non-timber products that affect our daily lives and recreational opportunities, habitat for diverse animal communities, watershed protection, play critical roles in the water cycle, and mitigate soil erosion and global warming. In addition to being the most abundant organisms in forest ecosystems, insects perform numerous functions in forests, many of which are beneficial and critical to forest health. Conversely, some insects damage and/or kill trees and reduce the capacity of forests to provide desired ecosystem services. The target audience of this book is upper-level undergraduate and graduate students and professionals interested in forest health and entomology.
£42.74
Gruyter, Walter de GmbH Industrial Organic Chemistry
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£69.35
New India Publishing Agency Crop Diseases Management: Principles and
Book SynopsisCrop diseases are typically caused by a variety of abiotic and biotic factors. Among these biotic factors, microbial plant pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, phytoplasmas, viruses, and viroids are responsible for significant quantitative and qualitative losses in agricultural and horticultural crops. To effectively manage crop diseases, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the various aspects of these plant pathogens. This includes information on the precise identification of microbial plant pathogens, the process of disease development, epidemiology, assessment of losses due to diseases, principles of disease management, and their applications for containing the diseases. Additionally, information on possible ways of integrating these practices is necessary to develop and enhance the effectiveness of disease management systems suitable for different ecosystems. The basic plant pathological methods provided in the appendix and the glossary of plant pathological terms presented in this book will help students gain a clear understanding of the subject. This book will be useful for graduating students, researchers, and teachers who wish to update their knowledge on various aspects of microbial plant pathogens and the diseases they cause.
£50.34
New India Publishing Agency Crop Diseases: Identification,Treatment and
Book SynopsisThis book, which focuses on the major diseases of important field crops and horticultural crops, and their management, offers a comprehensive account of these topics. The authors have provided supporting evidence through numerous high-quality, hand-drawn illustrations. The book also includes a section on the cultivation of edible mushrooms commonly grown in India, as well as information on the diseases and pests that affect mushroom beds and mushrooms. This information may be particularly useful for emerging entrepreneurs. Additionally, the book has been designed in accordance with the undergraduate syllabus of agricultural institutions and will also be beneficial for postgraduate students and those working in the department of agriculture.
£77.35
New India Publishing Agency Diseases and Pests of Fibre Crops:
Book SynopsisThis book offers extensive information on the diseases and pests that afflict fiber crops, resulting in economic losses. It discusses the major diseases and pests that affect these crops, as well as methods to combat them in cultivation. The diseases and pests are thoroughly described, with a focus on the morphological and molecular characteristics of the pathogens and the biology of different insect pests. The book compiles the most recent and relevant knowledge on these topics, derived from a range of scientific discoveries in the field of fiber crop diseases and pests. The book is organized into eight major chapters, each covering a specific type of fiber crop, except for chapter two which addresses both Mesta (kenaf) and Roselle due to their similarities in disease and pest attacks. Each chapter is further divided into two or three subchapters to discuss different types of diseases and pests separately. This reference book, in textbook format, is designed to provide undergraduate, postgraduate, and research personnel with a deeper understanding of the diseases and pests of nine major fiber crops, including cotton, jute, kenaf, roselle, sunnhemp, sisal, ramie, flax, and hemp. This book will be of great use to plant pathologists, entomologists, agricultural research scientists, and academics.
£82.12
New India Publishing Agency Diseases of Horticultural Crops Identification
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£39.34
New India Publishing Agency Pests of Stored Grains and Their Management: 2nd
Book SynopsisThis book presents information about stored grains and grain products in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. It covers a global perspective on insects and other pests that affect these products and provides an overview of the various techniques used for their storage. Each chapter delves deeper into the different aspects of storage, including the necessary requirements to prevent grain loss and the different types of storage structures and containers. The book also discusses the various pests that can infest stored grains, such as insects, mites, birds, and rodents, as well as the use of fumigants to control them. Additionally, the book covers safety measures to prevent poisoning and provides guidance on managing stored grain pests. The inclusion of multiple-choice questions at the end of the book, along with color images of insects and pests, makes it a valuable resource for students.
£36.02
New India Publishing Agency Pesticides and Plant Protection Appliances
Book SynopsisPesticides and Plant Protection Appliances is a comprehensive manual designed for students and educators specializing in plant protection. The primary objective of this book is to impart knowledge on the rational use of pesticides in plant disease and pest management. The manual comprises 44 chapters that cover a range of topics related to pesticides and plant protection, including their definition, advantages and disadvantages, classification, registration procedures, laboratory and field evaluation methodology, pesticide resistance and its management, residues and environmental pollution, spraying technology, and need-based reduced risk pesticide use, among others. This manual will be of great use to researchers, teachers, extension specialists, and students of plant protection, as well as crop pathologists, plant protectionists, and personnel of agricultural and horticultural departments.
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New India Publishing Agency Pest Management and Residual Analysis in
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New India Publishing Agency Pesticides: Methods of Their Residues Estimation
Book SynopsisThis book delves into both traditional and modern analytical techniques utilized in the preparation of samples for the extraction, clean-up, detection, and estimation of pesticide residues in soil, water, and food commodities. It also covers some aspects of the Quenchers methods, which are a type of extraction cum clean-up technique. The book provides a brief history of pesticide development, as well as information on modern pesticides and the metabolic pathway of selected xenobiotics from different groups of pesticides. It discusses the latest analytical techniques, including TLC, GLC, HPLC, HPTLC, supercritical extraction, and chromatography, in a clear and concise manner. The book details the sampling, extraction, clean-up, and solid phase extraction techniques for residue analysis, as well as the recently developed multi-residue methods. The book has been updated with the help of numerous standard reference books and research papers, giving it a contemporary feel. Additionally, the book contains a glossary of pesticide residue terms, which can be incredibly helpful for beginners in this field. This book is an excellent resource for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of pesticides, their metabolism, and the various techniques used to estimate residues of toxic xenobiotics in all components of the environment. Overall, it is an excellent read for anyone interested in the field of pesticides and will prove highly valuable to researchers and professionals working in this area.
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New India Publishing Agency Pesticides: Methods of Their Residues Estimation
Book SynopsisThis book provides the traditional as well as modern analytical techniques used for sample preparation of different matrices for extraction, clean-up, detection and estimation of pesticide residues in soil, water and food commodities. It touches some aspects of most extraction cum clean-up techniques known as Quenchers methods. Brief history of pesticide development, modern pesticides and metabolic pathway of selected xenobiotics from different group of pesticides, imparts information on basic nature of pesticides. The book discusses latest analytical techniques like TLC, GLC, HPLC, HPTLC, super critical extraction and chromatography in simple but vivid manner. The sampling extraction, clean-up and solid phase extraction technique for residue analysis has been explained in the detail. Recently developed multi-residue methods have been outlined in a separate . Help from a number of standard reference books and research papers have given it a modern touch. Additionally a containing glossary of pesticide residue terms can be extremely helpful for a beginner in this fields. The book will provide students with sufficient background for the pesticides, their metabolism and above all various techniques for the estimation of residues of the toxic xenobiotics in all components of the environment. In short the book offers an excellent readable material for a knowledge seeker, may be a student or a research worker. It is that the book will prove highly valuable to all those who are engaged in the area of pesticides."Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Pesticide metabolism in insects, plants and animals. 3. Sampling, extraction and clean-up. 4. Thin layer chromatography TLC. 5. Gas liquid chromatography GC. High performance liquid chromatography HPLC. 7. Supercritical fluid chromatography SFC. 8. High performance thin layer chromatography HPTLC. 9. Maximum residue limits MRL. 10. Multi-residue methods for estimation of pesticide residues. 11. Glossary.
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New India Publishing Agency Crop Diseases Management: Principles and
Book SynopsisCrop diseases are known to be caused by various abiotic and biotic agents. Among the biotic agents, microbial plant pathogens u fungi, bacteria, phytoplasmas, viruses and viroids u accounts for significant quantitative and qualitative losses in agricultural and horticultural crops. It is essential to have adequate knowledge of various aspects of these plant pathogens. Information on precise identification of microbial plant pathogens, process of disease development, epidemiology, assessment of losses due to diseases, principles of disease management, their applications for containing the diseases and the possible ways of integrating the practices is required to develop and enhance the effectiveness of disease management systems suitable for different ecosystems. Basic plant pathological methods provided in the appendix and glossary of plant pathological terms presented in this book will help the students to have a clear understanding of the subject. Graduating students, researchers and teachers desirous of updating the information on different aspects of microbial plant pathogens and the diseases caused by them, will find this book to be useful.Table of ContentsPart I: Causes and Development of Crop Diseases: 1: Introduction 2: Types of Crop Diseases 3: Methods of Establishing the Causes and Diagnosis of Crop Diseases 4: Development of Plant Diseases Caused by Microbial Pathogens 5: Molecular Basis of Microbial Pathogenicity and Host Plant Defense 6: Assessment of Losses Caused by Crop Pathogens Part II: Principles of Crop Disease Management: 7: Principles and Practices of Crop Disease Management 8: Exclusion of Diseases Caused by Microbial Plant Pathogens 9: Reduction of Pathogen Inoculum Using Physical and Chemical Techniques 10: Reduction of Pathogen Inoculum Using Cultural Practices 11: Reduction of Pathogen Inoculum Using Antimicrobial Chemicals 12: Reduction of Pathogen Inoculum Using Biological Agents 13: Host Plant Resistance to Microbial Pathogens 14: Induction of Resistance to Crop Diseases Part III: Practices Adopted for Crop Disease Management: 15: Integrated Management of Diseases Affecting Roots of Plants 16: Integrated Management of Diseases Affecting Stems of Plants 17: Integrated Management of Diseases Affecting Foliage of Plants 18: Integrated Management of Diseases Affecting Inflorescence of Plants 19: Integrated Management of Viral and Phytoplasma Diseases of Crops 20: Integrated Management of Postharvest Diseases
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New India Publishing Agency Pest Management and Residual Analysis in
Book SynopsisThe book is intended to provide a clear overview on the management of pests and diseases of horticulture crops, associated soil and beneficial fauna, residue status of pesticides and their estimation techniques. It is divided in four parts: Part I explain the practices followed in the pest management of horticulture crops. s include pest status of insects, mites, rodents, and diseases in fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, spices and mushrooms and their management. Different aspects of biological, cultural, and mechanical controls are also highlighted. Harmful and beneficial soil fauna associated with horticulture crops are dealt in Part II. Keeping in view the potential of beneficial organisms, the effects of pesticides on predators, parasites and pollinators have also been discussed in this section. The recent scientific developments related to residue status in vegetables, fruits and spices are provided in Part III. Part IV includes the residue estimation techniques of various pesticides.Table of ContentsPart I: PEST MANAGEMENT OF HORTICULTURE CROPS: 1. Acarine Pests and their Management in Vegetable Crops by Manmeet Brar Bhullar and Sunita Yadav 2. Insect-Pests and their Management in Vegetable Crops by P.C. Sharma and R.S. Chandel 3. Mites of Fruit Crops, Mushroom and their Management by Divender Gupta and P.R. Gupta 4. Insect-Pests of Fruit Trees and their Management by Tarun Verma and Ram Singh 5. Rodent Damage and Management in Horticultural Crops by V.P. Sabhlok Part II: EFFECTS OF PESTICIDES ON BENEFICIAL FAUNA (PREDATORS, PARASITES, POLLINATORS AND SOIL FAUNA) 6. Effect of Pesticides on Soil Microbes and their Activities by K. Kukreja, S. Suneja, R. Gera and R.C. Anand 7. Compatibility between Microbial Pesticides with Synthetic Pesticides by Monika Geroh, H.D. Kaushik, P. Bhatnagar and Asha 8. Effect of Pesticides on Parasites and Predators in Horticultural Crops by Sunita Yadav, P. Bhatnagar and Manmeet Brar Bhullar 9. Bioremediation of Chlorpyrifos Contaminated Soil-Potential and Prospects by Neeru Kadian, Santosh Satya, Anushree Malik and Prem Dureja Part III: RESIDUE STATUS IN HORTICULTURE CROPS: 10. Fungal Diseases and Fungicides in Horticultural Crops by Rajendra Singh 11. Pesticide Residues in Fruits of India by J.K. Dubey and S.K. Patyal 12. Pesticide Residues in Spices by Reena Chauhan, Shashi Madan and Beena Kumari 13. Pesticide Residues in Vegetables by Reena Chauhan, Anil Duhan and Beena Kumari Part IV: RESIDUE ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES: 14. Preparation of Standard Solutions by Vinod Kumar 15. Gas Liquid Chromatography : An Analytical tool for Pesticide Residue Estimation of Horticultural Crops by Beena Kumari 16. Applications of Computer Based HPLC in Horticulture Crops by Ramesh Kumeri Mehta, Ashok Yadav and Vinod Kumar Madan 17. Effect of House Hold Processing on Pesticide Residues in Vegetables by Indu Chopra and Beena Kumari
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New India Publishing Agency Diseases of Horticultural Crops Identification
Book SynopsisThe book has been written as Text Book for Undergraduate as well as Post Graduate students covering major aspect of horticultural diseases.Table of Contents01 Diseases of fruit crops like mango, banana, grapes, citrus, guava, papaya, apple, custard apple, sapota. 02 Diseases of plantation Crops like coconut, coffee, tea, betelvine. 03 Diseases of vegetable crops like potato, tomato, brinjal, chilli, bhendi, crucifers, cucurbits, onion & garlic, pea, beans, ginger. 04 Diseases of flower crops like rose, chrysanthemum, jasmine and crossanda 05 Each has further be divided into sub-heads such as introduction and economic importance, symptoms on different parts, causal organism, disease cycle, favorable conditions 06 Symptoms of important diseases have been illustrated with coloured photographs which will help in their correct and easy diagnosis. 07 Management practices including, cultural, physical, biological, host resistance leading to integrated disease management. 08 Some portions have been slightly elaborated to suit the requirement of students appearing in ARS/NET/SRF competitive examinations. 09 this book will serve immensely for teachers and students in the field of plant pathology.
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New India Publishing Agency Diseases of Vegetable Crops and Their Integrated
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New India Publishing Agency Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and Their Management
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New India Publishing Agency Diseases of Spice Crops
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New India Publishing Agency Production Technology of Underexploited Vegetable
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New India Publishing Agency Microbial Biopesticides in India
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Elsevier Science Handbook of Vegetable Pests
Table of Contents1. Pest identification2. Class Insecta3. Order Coleoptera – Beetles, Weevils, White Grubs, Wireworms4. Order Dermaptera – Earwigs5. Order Diptera – Flies, Maggots6. Order Hemiptera – Bugs, Aphids, Leaf- and Planthoppers, Psyllids, Whiteflies7. Order Hymenoptera – Ants, Sawflies8. Order Lepidoptera – Caterpillars, Moths, Butterflies9. Order Orthoptera – Grasshoppers, Crickets10. Order Thysanoptera – Thrips11. Other Invertebrate Pests12. Class Acari – Mites13. Class Collembola – Springtails 14. Class Diplopoda – Millipedes15. Class Isopoda – Pillbugs and Sowbugs 16. Class Mollusca – Slugs and Snails17. Class Symphyla – Symphylans AppendicesKeys to selected groups of pestsOther sources of information on vegetable crops
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Temperature Sensitivity In Insects And Application In Integrated Pest Management
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Biomathematics Statistics and NanoTechnologies
Book SynopsisFinding effective methods for mosquito control remains one of the great global challenges facing this generation. Bio-mathematics, Statistics and Nano-Technologies: Mosquito Control Strategies brings together experts from a large array of disciplines in order to provide a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge techniques to model, analyse and combat mosquito-transmitted vector-borne diseases. Features Includes multiple case studies Suitable for scientists and professionals working on methods for mosquito control and epidemiology Provide a much-needed focal point for interdisciplinary discussion Trade Review"I am delighted to see the outputs of this European Union funded collaborative effort in this engaging book format, that is well targeted for both entomology students and vector control practitioners and demonstrates to those across a range of other disciplines how they might engage productively in the debate on how we evolve insect control over the next decades."—Professor Janet Hemingway, from the ForewordTable of Contents1. Introduction and Overview. Section I. Control of Mosquitoes and Their World: An Overview. 2. Practical Control Methods and New Techniques for Mosquito Control. 3. Concepts of the Best Management Practices for Integrated Pest, Mosquito, and Vector Management. 4. Overview of Personal Protection Measures Through the Innovative Use of Repellent-Textiles. 5. Biology, Surveillance and Control of Mosquito Vectors. Section II. Mathematical Modelling Immunity: An Overview based on Malaria. 6. Models of Acquired Immunity to Malaria: A Review. Section III. Mathematical Epidemiology including Mosquito Dynamics and Control Theory. 7. Multi-strain Host-vector Dengue Modelling: Dynamics and Control. 8. Mathematical Models and Optimal Control in Mosquito Transmitted Diseases. Section IV. Topological Studies: Topology Meets Mosquito Control. 9. On The Shape and Design of Mosquito Abatement Districts. Section V. Chemometric and Mathematical Approach for Modelling and Designing Mosquito Repellents. 10. A Multiplatform Chemometric Approach to Molecular and Mathematical Modeling of Mosquito Repellents. Section VI. Pharmacy Meets Mosquito Control: Using Pharmacological Tools Combating Mosquito Transmitted VBDs. 11. Pharmacological Approach to Combat Mosquito Transmitted Malaria. Section VII. Using Natural Oils Combatting Mosquitos: An Overview. 12. Plant based Repellents: Green Mosquito Control. 13. Micrcencapsulation of Essential Oils for Antimicrobial Function and Mosquito Repellency. Section VIII. Textiles and Paints as Mosquito Control Tools. 14. Mosquito Repellent against Anopheles SPP. and Aedes Aegypti on Cotton Fabric. 15. Silica-Based Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Treatments as Anti-Mosquito Textile Finishing. 16. Cotton and Polyester Fabrics Plasma Coated with Hydrogenated Amorphous Carbon Films. Section IX. Testing Methods for Treated Textiles with Mosquito-Repellents: An Overview. 17. Testing Methods for Mosquito-Repellent Treated Textiles. Section X. Case Studies: Putting the Knowledge into Action. 18. A Case Study: How the Rephaiah Project Combats Malaria in Young Children. 19. Strengthening the control of mosquito vectors in Cabo Verde; New Approaches to Improve Intervention Strategies.
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