Pest control / plant diseases Books
CABI Publishing Fungi as Biocontrol Agents
Book SynopsisThere is increasing interest in the use of fungi for the control of pests, weeds and diseases. This book brings together perspectives from pathology, ecology, genetics, physiology, production technology, to address the use of fungi as biological control agents.Table of Contents1: Introduction - fungal biological control agents: progress, problems and potential, T M Butt, University of Wales, UK, C Jackson, University of Southampton, UK and N Magan, Cranfield University, UK 2: Commercial use of fungi as plant disease biological control agents: status and prospects, J M Whipps, Horticulture Research International, UK and R D Lumsden, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, USA 3: Use of hyphomycetous fungi for managing insect pests, G D Inglis, Mississippi State University, USA, M S Goettel, Lethbridge Research Centre, Canada, H Strasser, Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck, Austria and T M Butt 4: Biology, ecology and pest management potential of entomophthorales J K Pell, IACR-Rothamsted, UK, J Eilenberg, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark, A E Hajek, Cornell University, USA and D C Steinkraus, University of Arkansas, USA 5: Exploitation of the nematophagous fungus Verticillium chlamydosporium Goddard for the biological control of root-knot nematodes (Medoidogyne spp.) B R Kerry, IACR-Rothamsted, UK 6: Fungal biocontrol agents of weeds, H C Evans, CABI Bioscience, UK, M P Greaves, University of Bristol, UK and A K Watson, McGill University, Canada 7: Monitoring the fate of biocontrol of fungi, M J Bidochka, Trent University, Canada 8: Prospects for strain improvement of fungal pathogens of insects and weeds, R St Leger, and S Screen, University of Maryland, USA 9: Physiological approaches to improving ecological fitness of fungal biocontrol agents, N Magan 10: Production, stabilisation and formulation of fungal biocontrol agents S P Wraight, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, USA, M A Jackson, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research and S L De Kock, Anchor Yeast, South Africa 11: The spray application of mycopesticide formulations R Bateman, CABI Bioscience, UK and A Chapple, Aventis GmbH, Germany 12: Toxic metabolites of fungal biocontrol agents, A Vey, Station Recherches de Pathologie Comparee, INRA-CNRS, France, R Hoagland, USDA-REE-ARS-MSA-SWS LAB, USA and T M Butt 13: Safety of fungal biocontrol agents, J P Siegel, USDA/ARS, USA, M S Goettel, A E Hajek, and H C Evans 14: Fungal biological control agents - appraisal and recommendations, T M Butt, C Jackson and N Magan
£131.26
CABI Publishing Insecticide Resistance
Book SynopsisThis book addresses these topical issues and is based on a Discussion Meeting held at the Royal Society, London, in April 1998. Contributors include scientists from leading research groups in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. The papers have also been published as an issue of the journal Philosophical Transactions: Biological Sciences, published by the Royal Society. Topics covered include molecular genetics, mechanisms, ecological genetics and management. There is also discussion of the genetically delivered toxicant derived from the insect pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis. The book is essential reading for agricultural, medical and veterinary entomologists concerned with pest management.Table of Contents1: Genes and Mechanisms 2: The Evolution of Insecticide Resistance in the Peach-Potato Aphid, Myzus persicae, A L Devonshire, IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, UK, et al. 3: Why are there so few Resistance-associated Mutations in Insecticide Target Genes? R H ffrench-Constant et al., University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 4: The Role of Gene Splicing, Gene Amplification and Regulation in Mosquito Insecticide Resistance, J Hemingway, University of Wales Cardiff, UK, et al. 5: Cytochrome P450 Monooxygenases and Insecticide Resistance in Insects, J-B Bergé, INRA, Antibes Cedex, France, et al. 6: An Overview of the Evolution of Overproduced Esterases in the Mosquito Culex pipiens, M Raymond et al., Université de Montpellier II, France 7: A Genomic Approach to Understanding Heliothis and Helicoverpa Resistance to Chemical and Biological Insecticides, D G Heckel, Clemson University, USA, et al. 8: The Influence of the Molecular Basis of Resistance on Insecticide Discovery, M D Broadhurst, Western Research Centre, Richmond, USA 9: Ecological Genetics and Management 10: Predicting Insecticide Resistance: Mutagenesis, Selection and Response, J A McKenzie and P Batterham, University of Melbourne, Australia 11: Resistance to Insecticides in Heliothine Lepidoptera: a Global View, A R McCaffery, The University of Reading, UK 12: Insect Resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis: Uniform or Diverse? B E Tabashnik, University of Arizona, USA, et al. 13: Challenges with Managing Insecticide Resistance in Agricultural Pests, Exemplified by the Whitefly Bemisia tabaci, I Denholm et al. 14: Can Anything be done to Maintain the Effectiveness of Pyrethroid-impregnated Bednets Against Malaria Vectors? C F Curtis et al., London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK 15: Two-toxin Strategies for Management of Insecticidal Transgenic Crops: can Pyramiding Succeed Where Pesticide Mixtures Have Not? R T Roush, University of Adelaide, Australia
£106.20
CABI Publishing Ganoderma Diseases of Perennial Crops
Book SynopsisDiseases caused by Ganoderma species cause major losses of palms and other perennial crops throughout the world, and these are particularly significant in Asia. Successive replanting of crop monocultures can be rapidly exploited by soil borne fungi such as Ganoderma, and the problem will become more serious in the 21st century, as more areas become due for second or even third replanting. Environmental considerations will reduce exploitation of new forest areas, making further replanting of these crops inevitable. Thus, appropriate, integrated management systems for these diseases are vital. However, the development of such control measures has been hampered in the past by a limited knowledge of the nature and inter-relationships of populations of different hosts and the mechanisms of disease establishment and spread.This book aims to address these limitations through enhanced knowledge of the biology and taxonomy of Ganoderma species. The use of molecular and biochemical methods can bTable of ContentsPart I: Ganoderma, Organism and Systematics 1: Ganodermataceae: Nomenclature and Classification, G-S Seo and P M Kirk 2: Systematics of Ganoderma, J-M Moncalvo Part II: Ganoderma Diseases of Perennial Crops 3: Status of Ganoderma in Oil Palm, D Ariffin, A S Idris and G Singh 4: Basal Stem Rot of Oil Palm in Thailand Caused by Ganoderma, S Likhitekaraj and A Tummakate 5: The Current Status of Root Diseases of Acacia mangium Willd, S S Lee Part III: Disease Control and Management Strategies 6: A Control Strategy for Basal Stem Rot (Ganoderma) on Oil Palm, H Soepena, R Y Purba and S Pawirosukarto 7: The Use of Soil Amendments for the Control of Basal Stem Rot of Oil Palm Seedlings, M Sariah, and H Zakaria 8: The Spread of Ganoderma from Infective Sources in the Field and its Implications for Management of the Disease in Oil Palm, J Flood et al. 9: Basidiospores: Their Influence on Our Thinking Regarding a Control Strategy for Basal Stem Rot of Oil Palm, F R Sanderson et al. 10: Management of Basal Stem Rot Disease of Coconut Caused by Ganoderma lucidum, R Bhaskaran 11: In vitro Biodegradation of Oil Palm Stem Using Macroscopic Fungi from S.E. Asia: A Preliminary Investigation, R M Paterson et al. 12: Functional Units in Root Diseases: Lessons from Heterobasidion annosum, Å Olson and J Stenlid Part IV: Molecular Variability in Ganoderma 13: Molecular and Morphological Characterization of Ganoderma in Oil Palm Plantings, R N G Miller et al. 14: Spatial and Sequential Mapping on the Incidence of Basal Stem Rot of Oil Palms (Elaeis guineensis) on a Former Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Plantation, F Abdullah 15: Genetic Variation in Ganoderma spp. from Papua New Guinea as Revealed by Molecular (PCR) Methods, C A Pilotti et al. 16: Molecular Variation in Ganoderma Isolates from Oil Palm, Coconut and Betelnut, H Rolph et al. Part V: Development of Diagnostic Tests for Ganoderma 17: Development of Molecular Diagnostics for the Detection of Ganoderma Isolates Pathogenic to Oil Palm, P D Bridge et al. 18: The Development of Diagnostic Tools for Ganoderma in Oil Palm, C Utomo and F Niepold 19: Ganoderma in Oil Palm in Indonesia: Current Status and Prospective Use of Antibodies for the Detection of Infection, T W Darmono 20: Index
£119.56
CABI Publishing Bioassays of Entomopathogenic Microbes and
Book SynopsisThis volume provides background theory and practical protocols for bioassays of bacteria, viruses, fungi, microsporidia and nematodes that can be used as biological control agents against insect pests of agricultural and medical importance. In addition, experimental design and statistics, computational modelling for bioassay analysis, and relevant legislation are described. With contributions from internationally recognised scientists from their respective fields, this book will be of particular value to researchers both experienced and inexperienced in this area.Table of Contents1: Bioassays of Bacillus thuringiensis 2: Bioassays of Bacillus thuringiensis products used against agricultural pests, A Navon, The Volcani Center, Israel 3: Bioassays of genetically engineered Bacillus thuringiensis plant products, SR Sims, Whitmire Micro-Gen, USA 4: Bioassays of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis, O Skovmand, Laboratoire de Lutte Contre Les Insects Nuisible, France and N Becker, German Mosquito Control Association, Germany 5: Production of Bacillus thuringiensis insecticides for experimental uses, S Braun, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel 6: Bioassays of replicating bacteria against soil-dwelling insect pests, TA Jackson and DJ Saville, Agresearch, New Zealand 7: Bioassays of entomopathogenic viruses, KA Jones, University of Greenwich, UK 8: Bioassays of entomogenous fungi, TM Butt, University of Wales, UK and MS Goettel, Lethbridge Research Centre, Canada 9: Bioassays of microsporidia, JV Maddox, WM Brooks, North Carolina State University, USA and LF Solter, Illinois Natural History Survey & Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station, USA 10: Bioassays of entomopathogenic nematodes, I Glazer, The Volcani Center, Israel and EE Lewis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA 11: Statistical and computational analysis of bioassay data, R Marcus, The Volcani Center, Israel and DM Eaves, Simon Frazer University, Canada 12: Legislation affecting the collection, use and safe handling of entomopathogenic microbes and nematodes, D Smith, CABI Bioscience UK Centre (Egham), UK
£131.26
CABI Tropical Fruit Pests and Pollinators
Book SynopsisInsect and other pests cause major economic damage on fruit crops in the tropics. However, some insects are beneficial and have a role in pollinating flowers, thus enabling fruit set. This book reviews these injurious and beneficial organisims and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality.Table of Contents1: Introduction, J E Peña 2: Pests of Banana, C S Gold, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Uganda, B Pinese, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Australia and J E Peña 3: Tropical Citrus Pests, D Smith, Department of Primary Industries, Australia and J E Peña 4: Pests and Pollinators of Mango, G K Waite, Queensland Horticultural Institute, Australia 5: Pests of Papaya, A Pantoja, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, P A Follett, USDA-ARS, Hawaii, USA and J A Villanueva-Jiménez, Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico 6: Pests of Pineapple, G J Petty, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa, G R Stirling, Biological Crop Protection Pty Ltd, Australia and D P Bartholomew, University of Hawaii, USA 7: Pollinators and Pests of Annona Species, J E Peña, H Nadel, ICIPE, Kenya, M Barbosa-Pereira, Department of Entomologia, ESALQ-USP Brazil and D Smith, Department of Primary Industries, Australia 8: Pests and Pollinators of Avocado, M Wysoki, M A van den Berg, Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops, South Africa, G Ish-Am, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, S Gazit, J E Peña and G Waite, Queensland Horticultural Institute, Australia 9: Pests of Guava, W P Gould, USDA, ARS, Florida, USA and A Raga, Instituto Biologico, Brazil 10: Minor Tropical Fruit Pests, P A C Ooi, FAO Regional Office, Thailand, A Winotai, Biological Control Group, Thailand and J E Peña 11: Pests of Litchi and Longan, G K Waite, Queensland Horticultural Institute, Australia and J S Hwang, Taiwan Agricultural Chemicals and Toxic Substances Research Institute, Taiwan 12: Passion Fruit, E L Aguiar-Menezes, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuaria, Brazil, E B Menezes, P C R Cassino and M A Soares, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 13: Quarantine Treatments for Pests of Tropical Fruits, J L Sharp, USDA, USA and N W Heather, University of Queensland, Australia
£153.18
CABI Publishing Evaluating Indirect Ecological Effects of
Book SynopsisA major concern for biological control has always been the risk of indirect unwanted effects on the ecology of other organisms. Our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary processes underlying these effects has until now been limited and experimental methods sometimes lacking. This book presents the key papers from of the first International Organisation for Biological Control global symposium, held in Montpellier, France, in October 1999. It addresses the issues and concerns involved in biological control, and assesses the current status of evaluation of the ecological effects.Table of Contents1: Indirect ecological effects in biological control: the challenge and the opportunity, J K Waage, CABI Bioscience, Ascot, UK 2: Indirect interactions, community modules, and biological control: A theoretical perspective, R D Holt, University of Kansas, USA and M E Hochberg, Université de Montpellier, France 3: Research needs concerning non-target impacts of biological control introductions, K R Hopper, USDA, USA 4: Food webs, risks of alien enemies and reform of biological control, D R Strong, University of California, USA and R W Pemberton, USDA, USA 5: Evaluation of non-target effects of pathogens used for management of arthropods, M S Goettel, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada and A E Hajek, Cornell University, USA 6: Insect biological control and non-target effects: A European perspective, L D Lynch, CABI Bioscience, Ascot, UK et al. 7: Biological control in Africa and its possible effects on biodiversity, P Neuenschwander and R Markham, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria 8: Rhinocyllus conicus: Initial evaluation and subsequent ecological impacts in North America, A Gassmann, CABI Bioscience Centre Switzerland and S M Louda, University of Nebraska, USA 9: Risk analysis and weed biological control, W M Lonsdale, D T Briese and J M Cullen, CSIRO Entomology, Australia 10: Incorporating biological control into ecologically based weed management, R L Sheley and M J Rinella, Montana State University, USA 11: The scope and value of extensive ecological studies in the broom biological control programme, S V Fowler, Landcare Research, Auckland, New Zealand et al.
£108.90
CABI Publishing Plant Pathologists Pocketbook
Book SynopsisThis essential handbook for advanced student and practising plant pathologists has been thoroughly reorganised and updated since publication of the second edition in 1983. New features include the rearrangement of topics to facilitate use, and 44 short succinct chapters, each providing valuable and practical information. There are several new chapter topics and five overall sections covering disease recognition and evaluation, causation, diagnosis and investigation as well as disease management and general techniques and information.Table of ContentsPart 1: Recognition and Evaluation of Plant Diseases 1: Landmarks in Plant Pathology 2: Some Major Plant Diseases 3: Survey and Sampling 4: Disease and Yield Loss Assessment 5: Postharvest Diseases 6: General Bibliography of Plant Pathology 7: Bibliography of Crop and Plant Diseases 8: Collection and Dispatch of Plant Material Part 2: Causes of Plant Diseases 9: Fungi as Plant Pathogens 10: Bacteria and Plant Disease 11: Virus Diseases 12: Phytoplasmas as Plant Pathogens 13: Plant Parasitic Nematodes 14: Insects and Other Arthropod Pests 15: Weeds 16: Parasitic Higher Plants 17: Non-infectious Disorders 18: Air Pollution Effects and Injury 19: Effects of Climate Change Part 3: Disease Diagnosis and Investigation 20: Detection and Isolation of Fungal and Bacterial Pathogens 21: Microscopy 22: Immunological Techniques 23: Biochemical and Molecular Techniques 24: Inoculation 25: Epidemic Modelling and Disease Forecasting 26: Design of Experiments Part 4: Disease Management 27: Plant Health and Quarantine 28: Regional and Country Lists of Plant Diseases 29: Seed Health 30: Cultural Control 31: Disease Resistance 32: Fungicides 33: The Application of Chemicals for Plant Disease Control 34: Biological Control of Fungal Plant Pathogens 35: Plant Pathogens for Biological Control of Weeds Part 5: General Techniques and Information 36: Safety in the Laboratory 37: Culturing, Preservation and Maintenance of Fungi 38: Mycological Media and Methods 39: Photography 40: Standards and Measurement 41: Publication 42: Electronic Databases and Information Technology in Plant Pathology 43: Glossary 44: Useful Addresses
£119.56
CABI Publishing Plant Pathologists Pocketbook
Book SynopsisThis essential handbook for advanced student and practising plant pathologists has been thoroughly reorganised and updated since publication of the second edition in 1983. New features include the rearrangement of topics to facilitate use, and 44 short succinct chapters, each providing valuable and practical information. There are several new chapter topics and five overall sections covering disease recognition and evaluation, causation, diagnosis and investigation as well as disease management and general techniques and information.Table of ContentsPart 1: Recognition and Evaluation of Plant Diseases 1: Landmarks in Plant Pathology 2: Some Major Plant Diseases 3: Survey and Sampling 4: Disease and Yield Loss Assessment 5: Postharvest Diseases 6: General Bibliography of Plant Pathology 7: Bibliography of Crop and Plant Diseases 8: Collection and Dispatch of Plant Material Part 2: Causes of Plant Diseases 9: Fungi as Plant Pathogens 10: Bacteria and Plant Disease 11: Virus Diseases 12: Phytoplasmas as Plant Pathogens 13: Plant Parasitic Nematodes 14: Insects and Other Arthropod Pests 15: Weeds 16: Parasitic Higher Plants 17: Non-infectious Disorders 18: Air Pollution Effects and Injury 19: Effects of Climate Change Part 3: Disease Diagnosis and Investigation 20: Detection and Isolation of Fungal and Bacterial Pathogens 21: Microscopy 22: Immunological Techniques 23: Biochemical and Molecular Techniques 24: Inoculation 25: Epidemic Modelling and Disease Forecasting 26: Design of Experiments Part 4: Disease Management 27: Plant Health and Quarantine 28: Regional and Country Lists of Plant Diseases 29: Seed Health 30: Cultural Control 31: Disease Resistance 32: Fungicides 33: The Application of Chemicals for Plant Disease Control 34: Biological Control of Fungal Plant Pathogens 35: Plant Pathogens for Biological Control of Weeds Part 5: General Techniques and Information 36: Safety in the Laboratory 37: Culturing, Preservation and Maintenance of Fungi 38: Mycological Media and Methods 39: Photography 40: Standards and Measurement 41: Publication 42: Electronic Databases and Information Technology in Plant Pathology 43: Glossary 44: Useful Addresses
£65.16
CABI Publishing Biological Control in the Tropics
Book SynopsisBiological control has been central to many recent successful integrated pest management programmes. It is also the natural choice where protection of the environment is particularly important. This book reviews current knowledge of biocontrol programmes in the tropics, particularly in developing countries. It is based on papers presented at a symposium held in Malaysia in March 1999. Contributors include authorities from Europe, North America and Australia, as well as from South-East Asia.Table of Contents1: Plenary papers 2: Biological control of arthropod pests: current trends and emerging issues 3: Advances in biological control of arthropod pests in tropical countries 4: Biological control of weeds – a viable alternative? 5: Managing plant pathogens – delivery systems and ecological considerations 6: Prospects and challenges of biological control of vertebrates 7: Biological control of molluscs: prospects and progress 8: Biologically-based technologies in support of classical biological control 9: Poster papers
£52.15
CABI Publishing Chemical Pesticide Markets Health Risks and
Book SynopsisBiopesticides Series, No. 1During recent decades there has been a steady increase in the use of chemical pesticides in both developed and developing countries. This has caused widespread concern about their impact on human health and on the environment. This is particularly the case in less developed countries which may lack appropriate resources to minimise risks and rectify problems.The purpose of this short book is to provide a review of: Chemical pesticide markets, including global figures, exports from developed countries, and markets in Latin America, Asia and Africa Information on the scale of manufacture, import, export and use of chemical pesticides Examples of direct risks to human welfare in terms of acute poisonings caused by occupational exposure and pesticide residues in food Examples of problems with the storage of obsolete stocks of pesticides in developing countries.The focus is on acute problems in developing countries, particularly in Latin America, Asia and Africa, Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Questionnaire design and target researchers 3: Results of the surveyDelivery and response 4: Type of employment of respondents 5: Research funding of respondents 6: Research Interests 7: Constraints to Biopesticide Research and Development 8: Barriers to Commercialisation 9: Differences between specialisms 10: Differences between regions 11: Discussion 12: Conclusion 13: Appendices
£39.71
CABI Publishing Priorities in Biopesticide Research and
Book SynopsisBiopesticides Series, No. 2Biological pesticides based on pathogenic micro-organisms specific to a target pest offer an ecologically-sound and effective solution to pest problems. They pose less threat to the environment and to human health than do chemical pesticides. However, despite the enormous potential for biopesticides, their development, commercialisation and use has been slow.The information reported in this book is based on a survey of more than 100 biopesticide research workers in developing countries. The results demonstrate that the main difficulties and constraints facing researchers relate to a lack of expertise in the crucial later stages of development. Biopesticide research is receiving mostly low investment, mainly from the public sector, and requires more multidisciplinary expertise. It is concluded that targeted assistance on a multinational and multi-disciplinary basis is required in developing countries in order to remove the constraints.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Questionnaire design and target researchers 3: Results of the survey Delivery and response Type of employment of respondents 4: Research funding of respondents 5: Research Interests 6: Constraints to Biopesticide Research and Development 7: Barriers to Commercialisation 8: Differences between specialisms 9: Differences between regions 10: Discussion 11: Conclusion 12: Appendices Chapter 1: Introduction to Prioritizing Agricultural Research for Development David A. Raitzer and George W. Norton Section I: Background Tools Chapter 2: Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis (PIPA) and Research Priority Assessment B. Douthwaite, S. Alvarez, J.D.H. Keatinge, R. Mackay, G. Thiele and J. Watts Section II: Institute Level Approaches Chapter 3: Research Priority Assessment at the International Potato Center (CIP) K.O. Fuglie and G. Thiele Chapter 4: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's (IITA) Experience in Priority Assessment of Agricultural Research V.M. Manyong, D. Sanogo and A.D. Alene Chapter 5: Priority Assessment at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR): Confronting the Challenges of a Policy Oriented Natural Resources Management Research Portfolio D.A. Raitzer Chapter 6: Research Evaluation and Priority Assessment at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT): Continuing Cycles of Learning to Improve Impacts J. Ndjeunga and C. Bantilan Chapter 7: Using Multiple Objectives in Participatory Assessment of International Livestock Research: Lessons Learned P. Kristjanson, T. Randolph, P. Thornton, R. Reid and J. Ryan Chapter 8: Priority Assessment for Rice Research in Sub-Saharan Africa A. Diagne, P. Kormawa, O. Youm, S. Keya and S. N'cho Chapter 9: Highlights of the Evolution of Priority Assessment and Targeting at the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) J. Dixon and R. La Rovere Section III: System and Regional Approaches Chapter 10: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas' (ICARDA) Experience in Agricultural Research Priority Assessment K. Shideed, M. Solh, A. Mazid and M. El-Solh Chapter 11: Strategic Priorities for Agricultural Development in Eastern and Central Africa: A Review of the Institutional Context and Methodological Approach for Undertaking a Quantitative, Sub-Regional Assessment S. Wood and J.R. Anderson Chapter 12: Methods and Approach to Identify the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) System Priorities for Research P. Gardiner Section IV Synthesis and Ways ForwardChapter 13: Synthesis and Options for Enhanced Priority Assessment for Agricultural and Natural Resources Research G.W. Norton and D.A. Raitzer Chapter 1: Introduction to Prioritizing Agricultural Research for DevelopmentmDavid A. Raitzer and George W. Norton Section I: Background Tools Chapter 2: Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis (PIPA) and Research Priority Assessment B. Douthwaite, S. Alvarez, J.D.H. Keatinge, R. Mackay, G. Thiele and J. Watts Section II: Institute Level Approaches Chapter 3: Research Priority Assessment at the International Potato Center (CIP) K.O. Fuglie and G. Thiele Chapter 4: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's (IITA) Experience in Priority Assessment of Agricultural Research V. M. Manyong, D. Sanogo and A. D. Alene Chapter 5: Priority Assessment at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR): Confronting the Challenges of a Policy Oriented Natural Resources Management Research Portfolio D.A. Raitzer Chapter 6: Research Evaluation and Priority Assessment at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT): Continuing Cycles of Learning to Improve Impacts J. Ndjeunga and C. Bantilan Chapter 7: Using Multiple Objectives in Participatory Assessment of International Livestock Research: Lessons Learned P. Kristjanson, T. Randolph, P. Thornton, R. Reid and J. Ryan Chapter 8: Priority Assessment for Rice Research in Sub-Saharan Africa A. Diagne, P. Kormawa, O. Youm, S. Keya and S. N'cho Chapter 9: Highlights of the Evolution of Priority Assessment and Targeting at the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) J. Dixon and R. La Rovere Section III: System and Regional Approaches Chapter 10: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas' (ICARDA) Experience in Agricultural Research Priority Assessment K. Shideed, M. Solh, A. Mazid and M. El-Solh Chapter 11: Strategic Priorities for Agricultural Development in Eastern and Central Africa: A Review of the Institutional Context and Methodological Approach for Undertaking a Quantitative, Sub-Regional Assessment S. Wood and J.R. Anderson Chapter 12: Methods and Approach to Identify the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) System Priorities for Research P. Gardiner Section IV: Synthesis and Ways Forward Chapter 13: Synthesis and Options for Enhanced Priority Assessment for Agricultural and Natural Resources Research G.W. Norton and D.A. Raitzer Chapter 1: Introduction to Prioritizing Agricultural Research for Development D. A. Raitzer and G.W. Norton Section I: Background Tools Chapter 2: Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis (PIPA) and Research Priority Assessment B. Douthwaite, S. Alvarez, J.D.H. Keatinge, R. Mackay, G. Thiele and J. Watts Section II: Institute Level Approaches Chapter 3: Research Priority Assessment at the International Potato Center (CIP) K.O. Fuglie and G. Thiele Chapter 4: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's (IITA) Experience in Priority Assessment of Agricultural Research V. M. Manyong, D. Sanogo and A. D. Alene Chapter 5: Priority Assessment at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR): Confronting the Challenges of a Policy Oriented Natural Resources Management Research Portfolio D. A. Raitzer Chapter 6: Research Evaluation and Priority Assessment at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT): Continuing Cycles of Learning to Improve Impacts J.Ndjeunga and C. Bantilan Chapter 7: Using Multiple Objectives in Participatory Assessment of International Livestock Research: Lessons Learned P. Kristjanson, T. Randolph, P. Thornton, R. Reid and J. Ryan Chapter 8: Priority Assessment for Rice Research in Sub-Saharan Africa A. Diagne, P. Kormawa, O. Youm, S. Keya and S. N'cho Chapter 9: Highlights of the Evolution of Priority Assessment and Targeting at the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) J. Dixon and R. La Rovere Section III: System and Regional Approaches Chapter 10: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas' (ICARDA) Experience in Agricultural Research Priority Assessment K.Shideed, M. Solh, A. Mazid and M. El-Solh Chapter 11: Strategic Priorities for Agricultural Development in Eastern and Central Africa: A Review of the Institutional Context and Methodological Approach for Undertaking a Quantitative, Sub-Regional Assessment S.Wood and J.R. Anderson Chapter 12: Methods and Approach to Identify the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) System Priorities for Research P.Gardiner Section IV: Synthesis and Ways Forward Chapter 13: Synthesis and Options for Enhanced Priority Assessment for Agricultural and Natural Resources Research G.W. Norton and D.A. Raitzer
£42.99
CABI Publishing Entomopathogenic Nematology
Book SynopsisNematodes that are parasites of insects are no longer a laboratory curiosity. They have begun to be accepted as environmentally benign alternatives to the use of chemical insecticides, for the control of insect pests. Nematode worms are now applied as biological control agents against insect pests of numerous horticultural and agricultural crops.This book provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It begins by reviewing fundamental biology and setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial symbionts. Several chapters are devoted to functional processes involved in parasitism and to nematode ecology. Later chapters describe technological advances and control methodologies.Table of Contents1: Taxonomy and Systematics, Byron J Adams and Khuong B Nguyen, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA 2: Biology, Taxonomy and Systematics of Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus,Noël Boemare, INRA, Montpellier, France 3: Bacteria-Nematode Symbiosis, Steven Forst, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA and David Clarke, University of Bath, UK 4: Virulence Mechanisms, Barbara C A Dowds, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland and Arne Peters, E-Nema GmbH, Raisdorf, Germany 5: Bacterial Metabolites, John M Webster, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Genhui Chen, Kaiji Hu and Jianxiong Li, Welichem Biotech Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 6: Biogeography, William M Hominick, CABI Bioscience UK Centre, Surrey, UK 7: Physiology and Biochemistry, Denis J Wright, Imperial College, University of London, Ascot, UK and Roland N Perry, IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, UK 8: Survival Biology, Itamar Glazer, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel 9: Natural Enemies and Other Antagonists, Harry K Kaya, University of California, Davis, USA 10: Behavioral Ecology, Edwin E Lewis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA 11: Populations of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Food Webs, Donald R Strong, University of California, Davis, USA 12: Genetics and Genetic Improvement, Ann Burnell, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland 13: Formulation and Application Technology, Parwinder S Grewal, Ohio State University, Wooster, USA 14: Production Technology, Randy Gaugler, Rutgers University, USA and Richou Han, Guangdong Entomological Institute, Guangzhou, China 15: Regulation and Safety, Ray Akhurst, CSIRO Entomology, Canberra, Australia and Kirk Smith, University of Arizona, USA 16: Factors Affecting Commercial Success: Case Studies in Cotton, Turf, and Citrus, David I Shapiro-Ilan, USDA-ARS, Georgia, USA, Dawn H Gouge, University of Arizona, USA and Albrecht M Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University, USA 17: The Biosys Experiment: An Insider's Perspective, Ramon Georgis, EcoSmart Technologies, Franklin, TN, USA
£131.26
CABI Publishing Mites of Greenhouses
Book SynopsisMites are among the most important arthropods in greenhouses, both as pests causing economic injury to greenhouse crops, and as natural enemies used in the biological control of pest insects and other mites. Because of their minute size, mites are much less well known than insects.This book describes the biology, identification and control of such mites and the topics covered include an introduction to the Acari, illustrated keys to orders, families and selected species, the control of pest mites, and the role of beneficial mites in biological control. The book will be of interest to those working in entomology, crop protection and horticulture.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1: Greenhouses, Plants & Mites 2: Introduction to Acari 3: Methods & Techniques Part II: Pest Mites 4: Spider Mites 5: False Spider Mites 6: Tarsonemid Mites 7: Eriophyoid Mites 8: Acarid Mites 9: Other Pest Mites Part III: Beneficial Mites 10: Phytoseiid Mites 11: Laelapid Mites 12: Other Beneficial Mites Part IV: Accessories 13: Glossary Appendix 1: Mite Information Sources 13: Index
£86.94
CABI Publishing Nematology Advances and Perspectives Vol 1
Book SynopsisNematodes are the most abundant and diversified group in the animal kingdom, with four out of five animals on earth being nematodes. Nematology was first recognised as an independent discipline during the early part of the century and since that time has made unparalleled advances to become an integral part of biological sciences. Written as two volumes, this title provides a broad overview of our current knowledge of nematology. The first volume addresses basic biology, while the second volume covers applied aspects of nematodes as parasites of plants, humans and other animals, or as disease vectors, and the control of pest nematodes. The contributors to this work include the world's leading authorities from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, New Zealand, UK and USA. It will provide essential reading for researchers and students with an interest in nematology.Table of Contents1: A century of nematology. Ken R. Barker 2: Perspectives on nematology in the 21st century. John M. Webster 3: Developmental biology of nematodes, what we learn from Caenorhabditis elegans. Marie-Anne Félix 4: Nematode morphology, sensory structure and function. James G. Baldwin and Roland N. Perry 5: Nematode esophageal glands and plant parasitism. Richard S. Hussey and Eric L. Davis 6: Surface adhesion to nematodes and its consequences. Alan F. Bird 7: Nematode behavior and migrations through soil and host tissue. A. Forest Robinson 8: Background for nematode ecology in the 21st century. Gregor W. Yeates and Brian Boag 9: Marine nematode biodiversity. P. John. D. Lambshead 10: Population dynamics. Robert McSorley and Larry Duncan 11: Entomophilic nematode models for studying biodiversity and cospeciation. R. Giblin-Davis, Kelley Thomas, Kerrie Davies, and Gary Taylor 12: Cultivation of nematodes. Paul De Ley and Manuel Mundo-Ocampo
£141.48
CABI Publishing Nematology Advances and Perspectives Vol II
Book SynopsisNematodes are the most abundant and diversified group in the animal kingdom, with four out of five animals on earth being nematodes. Nematology was first recognised as an independent discipline during the early part of the century and since that time has made unparalleled advances to become an integral part of biological sciences. Written as two volumes, this title provides a broad overview of our current knowledge of nematology. The first volume addresses basic biology, while this second volume covers applied aspects of nematodes as parasites of plants, humans and other animals, or as disease vectors, and the control of pest nematodes. The contributors to this work include the world's leading authorities from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, New Zealand, UK and USA. It will provide essential reading for researchers and students with an interest in nematology.Table of Contents1: Plant diseases caused by nematodes, R H M Lopez, K Evans, Rothamsted Research, UK and J Bridge, CABI Bioscience, UK 2: Virus vectors, D J F Brown, Scottish Crop Research Institute, UK, J Zheng and X Zhou 3: Physiological interactions between nematodes and their host plants, H Melakeberhan, Michigan State University, USA 4: Insect Parasitic Nematodes, K B Nguyen and G C Smart, Jr., University of Florida, USA 5: Resistance to plant-parasitic nematodes, J L Starr, Texas A & M University, USA and P A Roberts 6: Crop rotation and other cultural practices, J M Halbrendt, Fruit Research and Ext. Center, Pennsylvania, USA and J A LaMondia, The Connecticut Ag. Expt. Station, Connecticut 7: Use of antagonistic plants and natural products, S Ferraz, Universidad Federal de Vicosa, Brazil 8: Biological control with fungal antagonists, S Chen and D W Dickson 9: Biological control of nematodes by bacterial antagonists, Z X Chen and D W Dickson 10: Biological control of insects and other invertebrates with nematodes, H Kaya and A Koppenhofer, University of California - Davis, USA 11: Cost-benefits of nematode management through regulatory programs, P S Lehman, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Gainesville, Florida, USA 12: Nematicides: Past and present uses, J R Rich, University of Florida, Quincy, USA, R A Dunn and J W Noling 13: Irradiation effects on plant-parasitic nematodes, D W Dickson
£119.56
CABI Publishing Weeds and Weed Management on Arable Land
Book SynopsisThis book is a unique review of weed science. The sample material reflects the exciting developments in weed research coming out of Scandinavian and other parts of the world - research that is of international interest and relevance. The book discusses factors that effect weed occurrence in different crops and cropping systems and the response of these weeds to specified management measures. Weeds of different traits are discussed and their response to varying growing methods and weed control measures are examined in detail. One of the book's key strengths is its focus on the fundamental principles of weed development and the interaction between weed and crop. The discussion of these important topics are thoroughly covered and supported by experimental data from the author's own work and the published work of many other scientists. This book, with its fundamental focus on principles, will be valid for scientists and students for many years to come.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Classification of plants on traits of ecological significance 3: Annual and perennial crops 4: Weed communities looked upon as early stages in secondary vegetation succession 5: Weeds with diverse life forms in various types of crop 6: Germination, emergence and establishment of crop and weed plants 7: Competition in plant stands of short duration 8: Weed flora and weed plant adaptation to environment and competitive conditions 9: Measurements of competition and competitiveness in plant stands of short duration 10: Soil tillage effects on weeds 11: Chemical weed control as an element in the cropping system 12: Special management measures 13: Important points for understanding the occurrence and rational management of weeds 14: References
£113.99
CABI Publishing Integrated Pest Management in the Global Arena
Book SynopsisThis book presents experiences and successful case studies of integrated pest management (IPM) from developed and developing countries and from major international centres and programmes. In nearly 40 chapters, the following themes are addressed: Emerging issues in IPM, such as biotechnology, pesticide policies, socio-economic considerations, country experiences from Africa, Asia, North and South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, regional and international experiences, including FAO, the World Bank and CGIAR System-wide IPM Program.Table of ContentsPart I: Emerging Issues in Integrated Pest Management 1: Online resources for Integrated Pest Management information delivery and exchange, W I Bajwa and M Kogan 2: Biological control and Integrated Pest Management, R J O’Neil, J S Yaninek, et al 3: The influence of biotechnology on Integrated Pest Management in developing countries, K V Raman, E Grafius, et al 4: Pesticide policy and Integrated Pest Management, G Fleischer and H Waibel 5: Industrial perspective on Integrated Pest Management, G Head and J Duan 6: Role of Integrated Pest Management and sustainable development, G W Bird 7: Social and economic considerations in the design and implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in developing countries, B Maumbe, R Bernsten, et al 8: Integrated Pest Management adoption by the global community, W I Bajwa and M Kogan Part II: Country Experiences - Experiences from Africa 9: Integrated Pest Management in Burkina Faso, D Dakouo, M S Bonzi, et al 10: Ghana national Integrated Pest Management Program, K Afreh-Nuamah 11: Development and implementation of Integrated Pest Management in the Sudan, Y G A Bashir, Elamin M Elamin, et al 12: Integrated Pest Management in Tanzania, B T Nyambo, A M Varela, et al 13: Integration of Integrated Pest Management in integrated crop management: Experiences from Malawi, S Snapp and E Minja 14: Integrated Pest Management in South Africa, D S Charleston, Rami Kfir, et al 15: Experiences from Asia 16: Integrated Pest Management in China, Z-Y Wang, K-L He, et al 17: Integrated Pest Management in India, A Singh, S Singh, et al 18: Integrated Pest Management in Indonesia: IPM by farmers, I P Gde and N J Oka 19: Integrated Pest Management in the Philippines, P A Javier, M L Q Sison, et al 20: Experiences from North and South America 21: Integrated Pest Management in the United States of America, L Olsen, F Zalom, et al 22: Integrated Pest Management in Mexico, D Mota-Sanchez, F S Gonzalez, et al 23: Integrated Pest Management in Brazil, C B Hoffmann-Campo, L J Oliveira, et al 24: Integrated Pest Management in Peru, M P Lazo, A L Travaglini, et al 25: Integrated Pest Management in Argentina, D Carmona, M Huarte, et al 26: Experiences from Europe, Australia and New Zealand 27: Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouses: Experience of European Countries, J C van Lenteren 28: Integrated Pest Management in the Mediterranean Region: The case of Catalonia, Spain, R Albajes, M J Sarasua, et al 29: Integrated plant protection management in Russia, V A Zakharenko and A L Il’ichev 30: Integrated Pest Management in Australia, D G Williams and A L Il’ichev 31: Integrated Pest Management in New Zealand Horticulture, D M Suckling, C McKenna, et al Part III: Regional and International Experiences 32: FAO Integrated Pest Management programs: Experiences of participatory IPM in West Africa, P Stemerding and S Nacro 33: Integrated Pest Management Collaborative research support program (USAID-IPM CRSP): Highlights of its global experience, B Gebrekidan 34: Bridging the gap with the CGIAR systemwide program on Integrated Pest Management, B James, P Neuenschwander, et al 35: The World Bank and pest management, T W Schillhorn van Veen 36: Integrated Pest Management case studies from ICIPE, Z R Khan, W A Overholt, et al 37: Integrated Pest Management experiences of CIRAD- France in developing countries, A Ratnadass, X Mourichon, et al 38: IPMEurope, the European group for Integrated Pest Management in development cooperation: Adding value to research effort, M Iles 39: Building Integrated Pest Management programs in Central America: experiences of CATIE, C Staver and F Guharay 40: Integrated Pest Management at CAB International, D R Dent, M Holderness, et al Part IV: Conclusions and Recommendations 41: Making IPM successful globally: Research, policy, management and networking recommendations, K Maredia, D Dakouo, et al
£141.48
CABI Publishing Agriculture and International Trade
Book SynopsisThe World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Agriculture has had a fundamental impact on agricultural policy worldwide. The new WTO agreements will cover agriculture,sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade and trade in intellectual property rights. This book addresses the interface between the law of international agricultural trade, the emerging legal and economic order for agricultural trade under the auspices of the WTO, and its impact on agricultural policy reform both in the European Union and the USA. With contributions from leading authorities in the appropriate areas.Table of Contents1: The WTO, International Trade and Agricultural Policy Reform, C Rodgers and M Cardwell 2: The Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture and Domestic Support, M R Grossman 3: The Politics of Agricultural Trade, W Grant, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK 4: Farm Subsidies and Agricultural Trade Policy: The Case of US Support Programs, D A Sumner, University of California, USA 5: Multifunctionality and Non Trade Concerns, M R Grossman 6: Multifunctionality of Agriculture: A European Community Perspective, M Cardwell 7: TRIPS and the Protection of Intellectual Property in Biotechnology in the United States, T A Feitshans, North Carolina State University, USA 8: TRIPS, Biotechnology and the Public Domain: What Role Will World Trade Law Play? J Linarelli, University of La Verne College of Law, Ontario, California, USA 9: Regulating GM Products in the EU: Risk, Precaution and International Trade, C Hilson, University of Reading, UK and D French, University of Sheffield, UK 10: International Trade in Genetically Altered Agricultural Products - Impact of the Biosafety Protocol, N W Thorson, University of Nebraska, USA 11: Environmental Policy and Reform of European Agriculture Law, C Rodgers 12: Reforming United States Environmental Regulations for Agriculture: Impediments and Opportunities, D Adelman, University of Arizona, USA
£91.58
CABI Publishing Integrated Pest Management
Book SynopsisIPM Systems need to be developed for agriculture to be economically and environmentallystrong, in production, storage, and food processing. Although the concept and philosophy ofintegrated pest management have been largely accepted for some time, its implementation iscomplex and faces numerous potential problems. If IPM is to enjoy widespread approval and adoption, it must be clearly defined and economically and socially acceptable. The topics covered in this book include a range of topics, such as: risk-benefit analysis, transgenic crops in IPM and consumer response to IPM.Trade Review"The editors have recruited a formidable team of authors to produce the thirteen information-packed chapters, each of which represents an amalgam of historical background, relevant science and present-day practice, together with as up-to-date a bibliography as possible." Derek Clifford, Pest Management Science, November 2004"Table of Contents1: Integrated Pest Management: Retrospect and prospect,G S Dhaliwal, O Koul and R Arora, Punjab Agricultural University, India 2: Cultural practices: Springboard to IPM, W I Bajwa and M Kogan, Oregon State University, USA 3: The relevance of modelling in successful implementation of IPM, D E Legg, University of Wyoming, USA 4: Manipulation of tritrophic interactions for IPM,R H J Verkerk, Imperial College London, UK 5: Behavior modifying chemicals: Prospects and constraints in IPM, L J Gut, L L Stelinski, Michigan State University,USA, D R Thomson, DJS Consulting, Washington State,USA and J R Miller, Michigan State University, USA 6: Transgenic insecticidal cultivars in Integrated Pest Management: Challenges and opportunities, J S Bernal,J Prasifka, M Sétamou and K M Heinz, Texas A&M University, USA 7: Plant resistance against pests: Issues and strategies,C M Smith, Kansas State University, USA 8: The pesticide paradox in IPM: Risk benefit analysis,P Guillebeau, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, USA 9: Manipulation of host finding and acceptance behaviours in insects: Importance to IPM, R S Cowles, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, USA 10: Integrated Pest Management in forestry: Potential and challenges, I S Otvos, Pacific Forestry Centre, Victoria,Canada 11: Consumer response to IPM: Potential and challenges,C S Hollingsworth and W M Coli, University of Massachusetts, USA 12: The essential role of IPM in promoting sustainability of agricultural production systems for future generations,G W Cuperus, R C Berberet and R T Noyes, Oklahoma State University, USA 13: Opportunities and challenges for IPM in developing Countries, D Bergvinson, CIMMYT, Mexico
£119.56
CABI Publishing Quality Control and Production of Biological
Book SynopsisThe use of biological control agents has been increasing worldwide and there are now many companies mass-producing such organisms, particularly for the control of insect pests. However, there is a great need for quality control in the production and use of these natural enemies, which include insect parasitoids and predators, fungi and viruses. This book has been written by leading scientists from Europe and North America to provide both background theory and practical guidance on this subject.Table of Contents1: Need for quality control for mass produced biological control, J C van Lenteren 2: Aspects of total quality for the production of natural enemies, N C Leppla, University of Florida, USA 3: A variable-response model for parasitoid foraging behaviour, L E M Vet, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, W J Lewis, USDA-ARS, Georgia, USA, D R Papaj, University of Arizona, USA and J C van Lenteren 4: Variations in natural enemy foraging behaviour: essential element of a sound biological control theory, W J Lewis, USDA-ARS, Georgia, USA, L E M Vet, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, J H Tumlinson, USDA-ARS, Florida, USA, et al 5: The parasitoids' need for sweets: sugars in mass rearing and biological control, F L Wäckers, Netherlands Institute of Ecology, The Netherlands 6: Managing captive populations for release: a population genetic perspective, L Nunney, University of California, USA 7: Adaptive recovery of fitness reduction: the role of population size, R F Hoekstra, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 8: The use of unisexual wasps in biological control, R Stouthamer, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 9: Comparison of artificially vs. naturally reared natural enemies and their potential for use in biological control, S Grenier, Institut National des Sciences Appliques, France and P DeClerq, Ghent University, Belgium 10: Pathogens of mass-produced natural enemies and pollinators, S Bjørnson, Sant Mary’s University, Nova Scotia, Canada and C Schütte, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 11: Commercial availability of biological control agents, J C van Lenteren 12: Mass production, storage, shipment and release of natural enemies, J C van Lenteren and M G Tommasini, Centrale Ortofrutticola, Italy 13: Regulation of import and release of mass produced natural enemies: a risk assessment approach, J C van Lenteren, D Babendreier and F Bigler, Swiss Federal Research Station, Switzerland, et al 14: Quality assurance in North America: merging customer and producer needs, C S Glenister, IPM Laboratories, Inc, USA, A Hale, Nature’s Alternative International, Canada and A Luczynski, Biobugs Consulting Ltd, Canada 15: State of affairs and future directions of product quality assurance in Europe, K J F Bolckmans, Berkel and Rodenrijs, The Netherlands 16: The relationship between results from laboratory product control tests and large cage tests where dispersal of natural enemies is possible: a case study with Phytoseiulus persimilis, S Steinberg and H Cain, Bio-Bee Biological Systems, Sde Eliyahu, Israel 17: Quality of augmentative biological control agents: A historical perspective and lessons learned from evaluating trichogramma, R F Luck and L D Forster, University of California, USA 18: Towards the standardisation of quality control of fungal and viral biocontrol agents, N E Jenkins and D Grzywacz, CABI Bioscience, UK 19: Guidelines for quality control of commercially produced natural enemies, J C van Lenteren, A Hale, Nature’s Alternative International, Canada, J N Klapwijk, Berkel and Rodenrijs, The Netherlands, et al 20: Basic statistical methods for quality control workers, E Wajnberg, INRA, France
£125.68
CABI Publishing Western Corn Rootworm
Book SynopsisWestern Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, has been a major economic pest of maize in the Americas for many years. However, since the early 1990's it has become an increasing threat to crops in Europe and is expected to spread to all maize growing areas of the continent. This book provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge of the biology and ecology of this insect pest and how it might be managed in order to limit its damage as it spreads into new agroecological areas. Cultural, biotechnical, and biological control measures are addressed, as are ecological baseline data such as population dynamics, economic thresholds and aspects of its behaviour. The book also examines the potential of plant protection techniques currently used in North America to be applied in Europe.Table of Contents1: Invasive Alien Species - a Threat to Global Biodiversity and Opportunities to Prevent and Manage Them 2: Monitoring of Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) in Europe 1992-2003 3: A Synopsis of the Nutritional Ecology of Larvae and Adults of Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (LeConte)in the New and Old World- Nouvelle Cuisine for the Invasive Maize Pest Diabrotica virgifera virgifera in Europe? 4: Western Corn Rootworm, Cucurbits and Curcurbitacins 5: Natural Mortality Factors Acting on Western Corn Rootworm Populations: a Comparison between the United States and Central Europe. 6: Movement, Dispersal and Behaviour of Western Corn Rootworrm Adults in Rotated Maize and Soyabean Fields. 7: Within-field Spatial Variation of Northern Corn Rootworm Distributions 8: Heterogeneous Landscapes and Variable Behaviour: Modelling Rootworm Evolution and Geographic Spread 9: Sampling Devices and Decision Rule Development for Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) Adults in Soybean to Predict Subsequent Damage to Maize in Indiana 10: Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) and the Crop Rotation Systems in Europe 11: Application of the Areawide Concept Using Semiochemical based Insecticide Baits for Managing the Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) Variant in the Eastern Midwest 12: Genetically Enhanced Maize as a Potential Management Option for Corn Rootworm: YieldGard® Rootworm Maize Case Study 13: Is Classical Biological Control against Western Corn Rootworm in Europe a Potential Sustainable Management Strategy? 14: Maize Growing, Maize High-risk Areas and Potential Yield Losses due to Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) Damage in Selected European Countries
£131.26
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Plant Defense
Book SynopsisPlant Defense provides an overview of all major aspects of plant defence, including defence against pathogens, parasites, and invertebrate and vertebrate herbivores. The book looks at defense mechanisms including structural and chemical defences, and constitutive and inducible defences. Including details of how plants ''sense'' attack and how this is communicated within the plant and also to neighbouring plants, how plants coordinate defence responses to simultaneous multiple attacks, and the energy and resources expended by a plant in maintaining and implementing its defence systems.Trade Review"In conclusion, the new volume by Walters provides a great basis for an introductory course in plant defenses as part of an upper-level undergraduate or graduate curriculum in ecology, applied entomology, plant pathology, plant biology, or plant breeding.." (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 December 2011) "The advances in this field have been striking. Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners." (Choice, 1 May 2011)Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1. Why Do Plants Need Defenses? 1.1 Plants as sources of food. 1.2 Organisms that use plants as food. 1.2.1 Microorganisms. 1.2.2 Parasitic angiosperms. 1.2.3 Nematodes. 1.2.4 Insects. 1.2.5 Vertebrates. 1.3 Impact of infection and herbivory in natural and agricultural ecosystems. 1.3.1 Microorganisms. 1.3.2 Parasitic angiosperms. 1.3.3 Nematodes. 1.3.4 Insects. 1.3.5 Vertebrates. 1.4 Conclusions. Recommended reading. References. Chapter 2. What Defenses Do Plants Use? 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Defenses used against pathogens. 2.2.1 Background. 2.2.2 Passive or preexisting defenses. 2.2.2.1 Preexisting structural defenses. 2.2.2.2 Preexisting chemical defenses. 2.2.3 Active or inducible defenses. 2.2.3.1 Inducible structural defenses. 2.2.3.2 Inducible chemical defenses. 2.2.4 Defenses used against pathogens—the next step. 2.3 Defenses used against parasitic plants. 2.3.1 Background. 2.3.2 Preattachment defense mechanisms. 2.3.3 Prehaustorial defense mechanisms. 2.3.4 Posthaustorial defense mechanisms. 2.4 Defenses used against nematodes. 2.4.1 Background. 2.4.2 Passive or preexisting defenses. 2.4.3 Active or inducible defenses. 2.4.3.1 Phenylpropanoid metabolism. 2.4.3.2 Hypersensitive response. 2.5 Defenses used against herbivorous insects. 2.5.1 Background. 2.5.2 Physical barriers. 2.5.2.1 Waxes on the leaf surface. 2.5.2.2 Trichomes. 2.5.2.3 Secretory canals. 2.5.2.4 Leaf toughness and leaf folding. 2.5.3 Chemical defenses. 2.5.3.1 Terpenes. 2.5.3.2 Phenolics. 2.5.3.3 Nitrogen-containing organic compounds. 2.5.3.4 Arthropod-inducible proteins. 2.5.3.5 Volatile compounds. 2.6 Defenses used against vertebrate herbivores. 2.6.1 Background. 2.6.2 Physical defenses. 2.6.3 Chemical defenses. 2.6.3.1 Phenolic compounds. 2.6.3.2 Terpenoids. 2.6.3.3 Nitrogen-containing compounds. 2.6.3.4 Other chemicals. 2.6.3.5 A final word on chemical defenses against vertebrate herbivory. 2.7 Defenses used against neighboring plants—allelopathy. 2.7.1 Background. 2.7.2 Allelopathy and the black walnut. 2.7.3 Allelopathy and the Californian chaparral. 2.7.4 Allelopathy and spotted knapweed. 2.8 Conclusions. Recommended reading. References. Chapter 3. Sounding the Alarm: Signaling and Communication in Plant Defense. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Signaling in plant–pathogen interactions. 3.2.1 Introduction. 3.2.2 Local signaling and basal resistance. 3.2.2.1 SA signaling. 3.2.2.2 JA signaling. 3.2.2.3 ET signaling. 3.2.2.4 Signaling involving other plant hormones. 3.2.3 Systemic signaling and induced resistance. 3.2.3.1 Induced resistance. 3.2.3.2 Signaling during SAR. 3.2.3.3 Signaling during ISR. 3.2.3.4 Priming. 3.2.4 Volatile signaling. 3.3 Signaling in plant–nematode interactions. 3.3.1 Introduction. 3.3.2 SA signaling. 3.3.3 JA signaling. 3.4 Signaling in plant–insect herbivore interactions. 3.4.1 Introduction. 3.4.2 Local signaling. 3.4.2.1 JA signaling. 3.4.2.2 ET signaling. 3.4.2.3 SA signaling. 3.4.2.4 Specificity and regulation of jasmonate-based defenses. 3.4.3 Systemic signaling. 3.4.3.1 Systemin. 3.4.3.2 JA signaling. 3.4.3.3 Within leaf signaling. 3.4.4 Volatile signaling. 3.4.5 Priming. 3.5 Signaling in interactions between plants and vertebrate herbivores. 3.6 Signaling in interactions between plants and parasitic plants. 3.7 Conclusions. Recommended reading. References. Chapter 4. Plant Defense in the Real World: Multiple Attackers and Beneficial Interactions. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Dealing with multiple attackers: cross-talk between signaling pathways. 4.2.1 Trade-offs associated with triggering SA-mediated defenses. 4.2.1.1 SA suppression of JA-induced defenses. 4.2.1.2 Molecular basis of SA suppression of JA defenses. 4.2.1.3 Ecological costs of resistance to biotrophic versus necrotrophic pathogens. 4.2.1.4 Trade-offs with mutualistic symbioses. 4.2.1.5 Effects of SA- and JA-mediated defenses on bacterial communities associated with plants. 4.2.2 Triggering SA-dependent defenses does not always compromise defense against insect herbivores. 4.2.3 Trade-offs and positive outcomes associated with triggering JA-dependent defenses. 4.2.4 Putting it all together: orchestrating the appropriate defense response. 4.3 Can beneficial plant–microbe interactions induce resistance in plants? 4.3.1 Introduction. 4.3.2 Induction of resistance by mycorrhizas. 4.3.3 Resistance induced by endophytic and other beneficial fungi. 4.4 Conclusions. Recommended reading. References. Chapter 5. The Evolution of Plant Defense. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Hypotheses of plant defense. 5.2.1 The growth–differentiation balance hypothesis. 5.2.2 Optimal defense hypotheses. 5.2.3 Plant apparency hypothesis. 5.2.4 The carbon–nutrient balance hypothesis. 5.2.5 The growth rate hypothesis. 5.2.6 Hypotheses of plant defense—where next? 5.3 Evolution of plant defense strategies. 5.3.1 The univariate trade-off hypothesis. 5.3.2 The resistance–regrowth trade-off hypothesis. 5.3.3 The plant apparency hypothesis. 5.3.4 The resource availability hypothesis. 5.3.5 Plant defense syndromes. 5.4 Patterns of plant defense evolution. 5.4.1 Adaptive radiation. 5.4.2 Escalation of defense potency. 5.4.3 Phylogenetic conservatism. 5.4.4 Phylogenetic escalation and decline of plant defense strategies. 5.5 Why do plants have induced defenses? 5.5.1 Costs. 5.5.1.1 Allocation costs associated with induced responses to herbivory. 5.5.1.2 Allocation costs associated with induced responses to pathogens. 5.5.2 Targeting of inducible direct defenses. 5.5.3 Targeting of inducible indirect defenses. 5.5.4 Dispersal of damage. 5.5.5 Possible role of pathogenic bacteria in the evolution of SAR. 5.5.6 Conclusion. 5.6 The coevolutionary arms race . 5.7 Conclusions. Recommended reading. References. Chapter 6. Exploiting Plant Defense. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Using plant resistance to protect crops—breeding. 6.2.1 Introduction. 6.2.2 Breeding for resistance. 6.2.2.1 Sources of resistance. 6.2.2.2 Breeding methods and selection strategies. 6.2.3 Resistance in practice. 6.2.4 Types of resistance. 6.2.4.1 Monogenic resistance. 6.2.4.2 Polygenic resistance. 6.2.4.3 Durable resistance. 6.2.4.4 Gene-for-gene concept. 6.2.5 Making life more difficult for the attacker. 6.3 Using plant resistance to protect crops—induced resistance. 6.3.1 Introduction. 6.3.2 Induced resistance for pathogen control. 6.3.3 Induced resistance for control of herbivorous insects. 6.3.4 Induced resistance for control of nematodes and parasitic plants. 6.4 Using plant resistance to protect crops—biotechnological approaches. 6.4.1 Introduction. 6.4.2 Engineering resistance to pathogens. 6.4.3 Engineering resistance to insects. 6.4.4 Prospects for using transgenic resistance. 6.5 Conclusions. Recommended reading. References. Index.
£58.85
CABI Publishing Pesticide Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisIn today's world, food security is an important issue. Food shortages push prices up, impacting upon the health and well-being of hundreds of millions of rural poor across the globe. One way to increase food security is to decrease the amount of yield lost to pests. The Pesticide Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the fight against pests, covering chemical pesticides, biocontrol agents and biopesticides. It also covers interrelated topics such as pesticide toxicity, legislation and regulation, handling, storage and safety aspects, IPM techniques, resistance management, interaction of pesticides with soil and the environment. An important reference for policy makers, advisers and students and researchers of crop science, this book also includes useful notes on commonly known plant diseases and pests.Table of Contentsa: The encyclopedia includes information about: 1: Chemical Pesticides 2: Biopesticides 3: Biocontrol Agents 4: Repellents 5: Toxicity Related Concepts 6: Growth Regulators 7: Classification of Pesticides (Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, Molluscicides, Nematicides, Termicides, Slimicides and Rodenticides) 8: Modes of Action in Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides and Rodenticides 9: International Legislative Provisions 10: Regulatory Agencies 11: Pesticide Storage Management 12: Safety Measures during Pesticide Handling 13: Common Crop Pests 14: Common Crop Diseases 15: Common Crops 16: Environmental Exposure and Contamination Issues 17: Terms and Concepts Related to Pests and Pest Control Agents (Insects, Nematodes, Rodents, Enzymes, Residue Management) 18: Pesticide Formulations"
£101.79
CABI Publishing Molecular Methods in Plant Disease Diagnostics:
Book SynopsisUsing molecular methods for plant disease diagnosis provides diagnosticians with a number of advantages over more traditional methods. They can allow the identification of morphologically similar species, for example, or the detection of infection prior to symptom formation. Not only can molecular tools help by increasing the efficacy, accuracy and speed of diagnosis; their common technological basis provides further benefits, especially where resources are limited and traditional skills are hard to sustain. This book provides protocols for nucleic acid-based methods currently applied to plant pathogen detection and identification. It takes the practitioner through the full range of molecular diagnostic and detection methods and, as these generic techniques are appropriate for use on any target with minimal modification, also provides a useful resource for students of plant pathology and plant pathologists. Beginning with the background and future directions of the science, it then addresses DNA barcoding, microarrays, polymerase chain reactions (PCR), quality assurance and more, forming a complete reference on the subject.Table of Contents1: Advances in Plant Diagnostics: Historical Perspective and Future Direction 2: Conventional PCR 3: Real-time PCR 4: Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) 5: DNA barcoding for identification of plant pathogens 6: DNA barcoding of invertebrate plant pests 7: Microarrays 8: Next-generation sequencing 9: On-site testing for plant pathogens 10: Quality assurance for molecular testing in plant health
£78.39
CABI Publishing Fungicides in Crop Protection
Book SynopsisPlant pathogenic fungi cause devastating damage to crop production worldwide. The growing global population necessitates reduced crop losses to improve food security, and the control of fungal plant pathogens is vital to help maintain food production. Providing a concise and balanced review of fungicides used in crop protection, this book describes the science of fungicide use, selection and resistance within the context of farming situations. Major updates and additions reflecting the emergence of two new classes of fungicides (strobilurins and SDHI) and the increased incidence of fungicide resistance are included in this new edition, which also discusses legislative requirements to reduce fungicide applications, and current trends in fungicide use.Table of Contentsa: Preface to the First Edition b: Preface to the Second Edition 1: Introduction 2: Plant Pathology and Plant Pathogens 3: The Fungicides Market 4: Fungicide Discovery 5: Fungicide Performance 6: Fungicide Resistance 7: Strategy and Tactics in the Use of Fungicides 8: Legislation and Regulation 9: The Future Prospects for Fungicides and Fungal Disease Control
£91.58
CABI Publishing Fungicides in Crop Protection
Book SynopsisPlant pathogenic fungi cause devastating damage to crop production worldwide. The growing global population necessitates reduced crop losses to improve food security, and the control of fungal plant pathogens is vital to help maintain food production. Providing a concise and balanced review of fungicides used in crop protection, this book describes the science of fungicide use, selection and resistance within the context of farming situations. Major updates and additions reflecting the emergence of two new classes of fungicides (strobilurins and SDHI) and the increased incidence of fungicide resistance are included in this new edition, which also discusses legislative requirements to reduce fungicide applications, and current trends in fungicide use.Table of Contentsa: Preface to the First Edition b: Preface to the Second Edition 1: Introduction 2: Plant Pathology and Plant Pathogens 3: The Fungicides Market 4: Fungicide Discovery 5: Fungicide Performance 6: Fungicide Resistance 7: Strategy and Tactics in the Use of Fungicides 8: Legislation and Regulation 9: The Future Prospects for Fungicides and Fungal Disease Control
£44.08
CABI Publishing Handbook of Naturally Occurring Insecticidal
Book SynopsisNaturally occurring toxins are among the most complicated and lethal in existence. Plant species, microorganisms and marine flora and fauna produce hundreds of toxic compounds for defence and to promote their chances of survival, and these can be isolated and appropriated for our own use. Many of these toxins have yet to be thoroughly described, despite being studied for years. Focusing on the natural toxins that are purely toxic to insects, this book contains over 500 chemical structures. It discusses the concepts and mechanisms involved in toxicity, bioassay procedures for evaluation, structure-activity relationships, and the potential for future commercialization of these compounds. A comprehensive review of the subject, this book forms an important source of information for researchers and students of crop protection, pest control, phytochemistry and those dealing in insect-plant interactions.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Concepts and Mechanisms 3: Bioassays 4: Structure–Activity Relationships 5: Impact on Insect Natural Enemies 6: Commercialization Prospects 7: Bioefficacy - A: Isolated Compounds; B: Extracts, Oils and Mixtures
£193.90
CABI Publishing Urban Insect Pests: Sustainable Management
Book SynopsisA companion to 'Urban Pest Management', this book builds on the issues of insect pests in urban settings to discuss control strategies that look beyond products. From an environmental and health perspective, it is not always practical to spray chemicals indoors or in urban settings, so this work discusses sustainable control and best practice methods for managing insects that are vectors of disease, nuisance pests and the cause of structural damage.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Urban Insect Pests: Sustainable Management Strategies Partho Dhang Chapter 2: Bed bug Management Clive Boase and Richard Naylor Chapter 3: Emerging technologies for urban mosquito management Julian Entwistle Chapter 4: Filth Fly Management in Urban Environments Robert Pereira, John Cooksey, Rebecca Baldwin and Philip Koehler Chapter 5: Sustainable cockroach management using insecticidal baits – formulations, behavioral responses and issues Hui-Siang Tee and Chow-Yang Lee Chapter 6: Fleas and Flea Management Clive Boase, Alica Kocisova and Frantiesk Rettich Chapter 7: Products and Strategies for Nuisance Urban Ant Management Grzegorz Buczkowski and Changlu Wang Chapter 8: Management Strategies for Subterranean Termites Michael Rust Chapter 9: Management of Drywood termites: Past practices, present situation, and future prospects Vernard Lewis and Brian Forschler Chapter 10: Urban Timber Pest Beetles: Risks and Management Donald Ewart Chapter 11: Molecular ecology meets urban entomology: how molecular biology is changing urban pest management Edward Vargo Chapter 12: Controlling hematophagous insects: The quality-of-life scenario Rajeev Vaidyanathan Chapter 13: Urban Pest Management: Need for Correct Mixture of Knowledge and Practice Grzegorz Buczkowski Chapter 14: Marketing Integrated Pest Management as a Value Added Service Partho Dhang Chapter 15: Plants with Pest Control Properties against Urban Pests Partho Dhang and K. Purusotaman Sanjayan
£88.92
CABI Publishing Sustainable Crop Disease Management using Natural
Book SynopsisAlternative methods of disease control such as natural products and compounds derived from biological origins, provide an effective alternate to the use of chemical products or a means to minimize their use. It is imperative now to look for such sustainable crop disease management approaches, that include routine and alternative methods. Natural products for sustainable crop disease management is an effort in this direction, and deals with immediate concerns in the field of natural and alternative products for disease control, apart from using biocontrol organisms. This book presents up-to-date information on natural products and compounds derived from biological origins and thoroughly discusses their applicability, field use and prospects for adoption under different cropping conditions. This book also validates disease management strategies.Table of ContentsI: Crop disease management by compounds of plant origin 1: Characterization of bioactive compounds from botanicals for the management of plant diseases 2: Essential oils and plant extracts as botanical biopesticides 3: Use of natural plant compounds against post harvest fungal diseases of fruits and grains 4: Potential use of plant essential oils for the management of post harvest diseases of fruits 5: Natural isothiocyanates available in crop plants as an alternative for sustainable control of horticultural products diseases 6: Antifungal compounds from wild plants and its commercial potential 7: Botanical Pesticides: The Novel Chemotherapeutics for Managing Plant Viruses 8: Role of medicinal plants for management of plant pathogens and insect pest II: Crop disease management by sources from marine and microbes 9: Use of seaweed extracts for disease management of vegetable crops 10: Use of fish industry by- products for management of plant diseases - An overview 11: Chitosan and plant disease management- prospects and problems 12: Biocontrol agent formulations for sustainable disease control of plants III: Other alternative ecofriendly approaches 13: Compost tea for the control of plant pathogens 14: Ecofreindly management of mycotoxigenic fungi and myctoxins contamination 15: Use of Silicon Amendments against Foliar and Vascular Diseases of Vegetables Grown Soilless 16: Bioactive natural products for managing Peronosporomycete phytopathogens 17: Potential of compost for controlling plant diseases
£59.31
CABI Publishing Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes
Book SynopsisPlant-parasitic nematodes are recognized as one of the limiting factors in crop production all over the world. They impair the quality of crops and cause significant yield losses, seriously threatening global food security. Management of these creatures is a vital aspect of the agricultural process and has often depended upon the use of hazardous chemical nematicides, but the disadvantages of these substances have created interest in searching for alternate safe methods of phytonematode management. This book highlights the use of biocontrol agents as a novel, eco-friendly approach in the management of plant-parasitic nematodes. Besides covering the ecology, diversity and geographical distribution, survival biology and virulence mechanisms of potential biocontrol agents, their limitations have also been described. Reviewing biocontrol agents such as nematophafous fungi, parasitic bacteria, predaceous mites, rhizobacteria, mycorrhiza and predaceous nematodes, the book discusses future research needs in detail. Written in a clear and informative style by eminent nematologists from around the world, this book provides a source of valuable information for researchers, teachers, students of plant nematologym enabling them to plan better strategies for managing plant-parasitic nematodes.Table of ContentsI: Phytonematodes and Biocontrol Agents 1: Impact of Phytonematodes on Agriculture Economy 2: Significance of Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes II: Nematophagous Fungi 3: Nematophagous Fungi as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes 4: Nematophagous Fungi: Ecology, Diversity and Geographical Distribution 5: Nematophagous Fungi: Virulence Mechanisms 6: Nematophagous Fungi: Formulation, Mass Production and Application Technology 7: Nematophagous Fungi: Commercialization 8: Nematophagous Fungi: Regulations and Safety III: Nematophagous Bacteria 9: Nematophagous Bacteria as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes 10: Nematophagous Bacteria: Virulence Mechanisms 11: Nematophagous Bacteria: Survival Biology 12: Nematophagous Bacteria: Field Application and Commercialization 13: Novel Bacteria Species in Nematode Biocontrol IV: Mites 14: Mites as Biocontrol Agent of Phytonematodes V: Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria 15: Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes VI: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi 16: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes VII: Predatory Nematodes 17: Predatory Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes VIII: Conclusions and Future Directions 18: Factors affecting Commercial Success of Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes 19: Limitations, Research Needs and Future Prospects in the Biological Control of Phytonematodes
£74.11
CABI Publishing Climate Change and Insect Pests
Book SynopsisInsects, being poikilothermic, are among the organisms that are most likely to respond to changes in climate, particularly increased temperatures. Range expansions into new areas, further north and to higher elevations, are already well documented, as are physiological and phenological responses. It is anticipated that the damage to crops and forests by insects will increase as a consequence of climate change, i.e. increasing temperatures primarily. However, the evidence in support of this common "belief" is sparse. Climate Change and Insect Pests sums up present knowledge regarding both agricultural and forest insect pests and climate change in order to identify future research directions.Table of ContentsPart I: General Issues and Patterns 1: Climate Change and Insect Pest Distribution Range 2: Species Distribution Modelling in Predicting Response to Climate Change 3: Adaptive Responses of Plants to Insect Herbivores under Climate Change 4: Boreal Woody Species Resistance Affected by Climate Change 5: Effects of Climate Change on the Interactions Between Insect Pests and Their Natural Enemies Part II: Agricultural Pests 6: Physiological Variation of Insects in Agricultural Landscapes: Potential Impacts of Climate Change 7: Climate Change and Biological Control in Agricultural Systems: Principles and Examples from North America 8: Climate Change Effects on Agricultural Insect Pests in Europe Part III: Forest Pests 9: Abiotic Factors, Climatic Variability and Forest Insect Pests 10: Responses of Tree-killing Bark Beetles to a Changing Climate 11: The Eurasian Spruce Bark Beetle: The Role of Climate 12: Pine Wood Nematode, Pine Wilt Disease, Vector Beetle and Pine Tree: How a Multiplayer System Could Reply to Climate Change 13: Northern Geometrids and Climate Change: From Abiotic Factors to Trophic Interactions 14: Effects of New Forest Management on Insect Damage Risk in a Changing Climate
£81.45
CABI Publishing Invasive Plant Species of the World: A Reference
Book SynopsisSince the publication of the first edition of this book in 2003, the status of many important invasive plants around the world has changed dramatically. Species have extended their ranges, new literature has been accumulated, and control methods have been improved. Research on some plant invaders has also focused on the species' ecology and impacts, confirming that invasive plants continue to pose serious threats to species and ecosystems. Given their range expansions and introduction via international trade, these problems will only become more serious in the future. Providing the latest information on the most important invasive plants, this new edition: - Contains 50 new species, chosen for their impacts on ecosystems and native species - Reviews the most significant new publications on ecology and species management - Updates introduced, invasive and native ranges, providing an easy-reference, full-colour map for each species - Provides new and improved control methods Including colour images of each species, this up-to-date reference guide on the most important plant invaders is an invaluable tool for both researchers and policy makers.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Organisation of the book 3: Changes to the first edition 4: Acknowledgements 5: Alphabetical entries 6: References
£197.64
CABI Publishing Pest Risk Modelling and Mapping for Invasive
Book SynopsisOver the past century, the number of species that have been transported to areas outside their native range has increased steadily. New pests and pathogens place biological pressure on valuable resident species, but strict bans may conflict with trading and travel needs. An overview of how the conflict can be managed using pest risk mapping and modelling, this book uses worked examples to explain modelling and help development of tool kits for assessment.Table of Contents0: Preface 1: The Challenge of Modelling and Mapping the Future Distribution and Impact of Invasive Alien Species 2: Mapping Endangered Areas for Pest Risk Analysis 3: Following the Transportation Trail to Anticipate Human-mediated Invasions in Terrestrial Ecosystems 4: Simulation Modelling of Long-distance Windborne Dispersal for Invasion Ecology 5: Using the MAXENT Program for Species Distribution Modelling to Assess Invasion Risk 6: The NCSU/APHIS Plant Pest Forecasting System (nappfast) 7: Detecting and Interpreting Patterns within Regional Pest Species Assemblages using Self-organizing Maps and Other Clustering Methods 8: Modelling the Spread of Invasive Species to Support Pest Risk Assessment: Principles and Application of a Suite of Generic Models 9: Estimating Spread Rates of Non-native Species: The Gypsy Moth as a Case Study 10: Predicting the Economic Impacts of Invasive Species: The Eradication of the Giant Sensitive Plant from Western Australia 11: Spatial Modelling Approaches for Understanding and Predicting the Impacts of Invasive Alien Species on Native Species and Ecosystems 12: Process-based Pest Risk Mapping using Bayesian Networks and GIS 13: Identifying and Assessing Critical Uncertainty Thresholds in a Forest Pest Risk Model 14: Making Invasion Models Useful for Decision Makers: Incorporating Uncertainty, Knowledge Gaps and Decision-making Preferences 15: Assessing the Quality of Pest Risk Models
£46.98
CABI Publishing Biological Control of Plant-parasitic Nematodes:
Book SynopsisPlant-parasitic nematodes are one of multiple causes of soil-related sub-optimal crop performance. This book integrates soil health and sustainable agriculture with nematode ecology and suppressive services provided by the soil food web to provide holistic solutions. Biological control is an important component of all nematode management programmes, and with a particular focus on integrated soil biology management, this book describes tools available to farmers to enhance the activity of natural enemies, and utilize soil biological processes to reduce losses from nematodes.Table of ContentsA: Foreword B: Preface Section I: Setting the Scene 1: Ecosystem Services and the Concept of ‘Integrated Soil Biology Management’ Section II: The Soil Environment, Soil Ecology, Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture 2: The Soil Environment and the Soil–Root Interface 15 3: The Soil Food Web and the Soil Nematode Community 4: Global Food Security, Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture Section III: Natural Enemies of Nematodes 5: Nematophagous Fungi and Oomycetes 6: Nematodes, Mites and Collembola as Predators of Nematodes, and the role of Generalist Predators 7: Obligate Parasites of Nematodes: Viruses and Bacteria in the Genus Pasteuria Section IV: Plant-Microbial Symbiont-Nematode Interactions 8: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, Endophytic Fungi, Bacterial Endophytes and Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria Section V: Natural Suppression and Inundative Biological Control 9: Suppression of Nematodes and Other Soilborne Pathogens with Organic Amendments 10: Specific Suppression of Plant-parasitic Nematodes 11: Integrated Soil Biology Management: The Pathway to Enhanced Natural Suppression of Plant-parasitic Nematodes 12: Biological Products for Nematode Management Section VI: Summary, Conclusions, Practical Guidelines and Future Research 13: Biological Control as a Component of Integrated Nematode Management: The Way Forward 14: A Practical Guide to Improving Soil Health and Enhancing Suppressiveness to Nematode Pests
£132.39
CABI Publishing Keys to the Tropical Fruit Flies of South-East
Book SynopsisFruit flies are a major issue facing horticultural producers, and as global warming and species migration become more prevalent issues there is an urgent need for easy identification of these pests. A companion volume to the recently published “Tropical Fruit Flies of South-East Asia (Tephritidae: Dacinae)”, this book provides fully-illustrated keys for the identification of all currently-known Dacinae fruit flies. Focusing on south-east Asian fauna, it covers areas including India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Palau, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. This major new reference work is produced by experts with over 80 years' combined research experience, and through simple identification information can help prevent these major pest species being introduced to new geographical areas. Of particular value to agriculture and quarantine officers responsible for the detection of new incursions, where early detection is both economical and essential to guarantee eradication, this book is also a valuable resource for researchers and students of agriculture and entomology.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Species responses to male lures 3: Morphological characters used to identify species of Dacini 1: Keys to Genera, Subgenera and Species of Dacini 4: Key to Genera in Tribe Dacini (including Genus Ichneumonopsis Hardy) 5: Key to Subgenera in Genus Bactrocera (including Subgenera Afrodacus Bezzi and Nesodacus Perkins) 6: Key to Subgenera in Genus Dacus 2: Genus Bactrocera Macquart 7: Key to species in Subgenus Asiadacus Perkins 8: Key to species in Subgenus Bactrocera Macquart 9: Key to species in dorsalis complex 10: Key to species in nigrotibialis complex 11: Key to species in Subgenus Bulladacus Drew & Hancock 12: Key to species in Subgenus Daculus Speiser 13: Key to species in Subgenus Gymnodacus Munro 14: Key to species in Subgenus Hemigymnodacus Hardy 15: Key to species in Subgenus Javadacus Hardy 16: Key to species in Subgenus Papuodacus Drew 17: Key to species in Subgenus Paradacus Perkins 18: Key to species in Subgenus Parasinodacus Drew & Romig 19: Key to species in Subgenus Paratridacus Shiraki 20: Key to species in Subgenus Parazeugodacus Shiraki 21: Key to species in Subgenus Semicallantra Drew 22: Key to species in Subgenus Sinodacus Zia 23: Key to species in Subgenus Tetradacus Miyake 24: Key to species in Subgenus Zeugodacus Hendel 25: Key to species in scutellaris complex 26: Key to species in tau complex 3: Genus Dacus Fabricius 27: Key to species in Genus Dacus Fabricius (including Subgenera Callantra Walker, Didacus Collart, Leptoxyda Macquart, Mellesis Bezzi and Neodacus Perkins) 4: Genus Monacrostichus Bezzi 28: Key to species in Genus Monacrostichus Bezzi Appendix I: Subgeneric changes proposed since the publication of Drew & Romig (2013)
£131.26
CABI Publishing Bt Resistance: Characterization and Strategies
Book SynopsisBacillus thuringiensis (Bt) bacteria use Cry proteins to kill their insect larval hosts. The expression of certain Cry toxins in transgenic crops has been widely used to achieve efficient control of insect pests. This book describes the use of Bt crops and the emerging problem of resistance, recent progress in understanding the mechanism of action of Bt toxins, different resistance mechanisms and strategies to cope with resistance in the field. It describes resistant insects found in the field in different countries, particularly in the developing world, and ways to counter resistance such as gene stalking, refuges, modified toxins and gene discovery of novel toxins with different mode of action.Table of ContentsPart1: The extent use of Bt crops and the emerging problem of resistance. Chapter 1: Successes and failures of transgenic Bt crops: Global patterns of field-evolved resistance Chapter 2: Status of resistance to Bt cotton in China: Cotton Bollworm and Pink bollworm Chapter 3: Insect Resistance to Bt toxins in Brazil and Latin America Chapter 4: Resistance of Busseola fusca to Cry1Ab Bt-maize plants in South Africa Chapter 5: Bt resistance of cabbage loopers, Trichoplusia ni in a greenhouse setting: occurrence, costs, spread, and management. Part 2: Mechanism of action of Bt toxins and different resistance mechanisms. Chapter 6: Different models of the mode of action of 3d-Cry toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis Chapter 7: Roles of insect midgut cadherin in Bt intoxication and resistance. Chapter 8: Mechanism of Cry1Ac resistance in cabbage looper -- A resistance mechanism selected in insect populations in agricultural environment. Chapter 9: Roles of ABC proteins in the mechanism and management of Bt resistance Chapter 10: The role of proteolysis in the biological activity of Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal proteins Chapter 11: The lessons that Caenorhabditis elegans have taught us about mechanism of action of Crystal proteins Part 3: Ways to counter resistance Chapter 12: The development and the prospect of discovery of Bacillus thuringiensis toxin genes Chapter 13: Cry toxin binding site models and their use in strategies to delay resistance evolution Chapter 14: Countering pest resistance with genetically modified Bt toxins Chapter 15: RNAi strategy for crop protection against insects and other pests. Part 4: Insect resistance management and integrated pest management Chapter 16: Resistance management for Bt corn and above-ground lepidopteran targets in the United States: from single gene to pyrminded traits Chapter 17: IRM and IPM for Bt Crops: Increasing Prospects for an Areawide View
£41.79
CABI Publishing Handbook of Pest Management in Organic Farming
Book SynopsisThis book is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering pest management in organic farming in major crops of the world. General introductory chapters explore the management of crops to prevent pest outbreaks, plant protection tools in organic farming, and natural enemies and pest control. The remaining chapters are crop-based and discuss geographic distribution, economic importance and key pests. For each pest the fundamental aspects of its bio-ecology and the various methods of control are presented. Understanding of the scientific content is facilitated with practical advice, tables and diagrams, helping users to apply the theories and recommendations. Handbook of Pest Management in Organic Farming: · Consists of rational approaches and advice. · Is authored by a team of international specialists in pest control. · Represents the only available comprehensive review of insect pest management in organic systems. This is an essential resource for researchers and extension workers in crop protection, integrated pest management and biocontrol, and organic farming systems.Table of Contents1: Management of Crops to Prevent Pest Outbreaks 2: Plant Protection Tools in Organic Farming 3: Natural Enemies and Pest Control 4: Pest Control in Organic Citrus Groves 5: Pest Management in Organic Apple, Pear and Stone Fruit 6: Organic Integrated Pest Management of Tropical Fruit Crops 7: Pest Management in Organic Grape Production 8: Pest Management in Organic Olive 9: Control of Pests in Soybean in Organic Farming 10: Pest Management in Organic Chestnut 11: Pest Management in Organic Hazelnut Growing 12: Pest Management in Organic Almond 13: Pest Management in Organic Rice: Latin America and the Caribbean 14: Wheat Production in Organic Farming 15: Pest Management in Organic Vegetable Greenhouses 16: Pests and Natural Enemies in Organic Field Vegetables in Tropical and Subtropical Areas 17: Pest Management in Organic Field Vegetables in Temperate Areas 18: Pest Management in an Organic Tea Plantation 19: Insect Pests of Coffee and their Management in Nature-friendly Production Systems 20: Pest Management in Organic Cacao 21: Integrated Pest Management of Cassava Crops in South-east Asia
£172.98
CABI Publishing Climate Change Impacts on Urban Pests
Book SynopsisThis book is the first resource to review the influence of climate change on urban and public pests such as mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and wood pests, with respect to population, distribution, disease, damage and control. It systematically addresses how the impact of climate change on pests in urban areas differs from natural areas, focusing on the increased temperatures of urban locations, the effect of natural disasters, the manner of land use and the consequences of human habitation. Climate Change Impacts on Urban Pests: - covers key information on how climate change and urban pests affect human health - includes coverage of the impacts of natural disasters such as flooding looks at issues which could influence the management of pests - explores a range of international opinion from recognised authorities covering six continents. Presenting up-to-date knowledge, this book is an essential resource for researchers in urban pests, entomology and public health, as well as scientists, environmentalists and policy makers involved in studies on climate change.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Climate Change Effects on Urban Pest Insects Chapter 2: Climate Change and Urban Pest Management Chapter 3: Climate Change and the New Dynamics of Urban Pest Management in North America Chapter 4: Natural disasters, Extreme Events, And Vector-Borne Diseases: Impact on Urban System Chapter 5: Survival of Formosan Subterranean Termite Colonies during Periods of Flooding Chapter 6: Termites and a Changing Climate Chapter 7: Fly Populations and Problems in a Changing Climate Chapter 8: Impact of Climate Change on Medically Important Ticks in Europe and Their Control Chapter 9: Climate Change and its Effect on Urban Mosquitoes in South America Chapter 10: Urbanization, Climate Change and Malaria Transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter 11: Climate Change and Vector Borne Diseases in Urban Ecosystem in India Chapter 12: Climate Change and Urban Human Health Chapter 13: Innovative Formulations Useful for Area Wide Application Suitable for Climate Change
£78.39
CABI Publishing Pesticide Risk Assessment
Book SynopsisWe have been witnessing a silent chemical revolution over the past half century. Pesticides bring widespread environmental contamination, with residues detected far from their site of application. These substances are playing havoc with the lives of humans and the environment because of their indiscriminate use. Pesticide Risk Assessment describes the environmental risks associated with the injudicious use of pesticides and their mixtures, their methods of estimation and assessment, and their regulation. It also contains methods to reduce and minimize the risks associated with the use of pesticides. The book: Examines pesticides, their impact on the environment, mode of action, estimation methods, risk assessment, mixture toxicity, alternatives for risk reduction, and regulatory aspects. Includes global case studies detailing cases of pesticide poisoning, and the health effects of exposure to pesticides. Covers risks to human health, aquifers and aquatic organisms, pollinators, soil micro flora and fauna, terrestrial organisms and wildlife. Suitable for anyone involved in pesticide application and integrated pest management, this is essential reading for researchers, scientists, extension workers and policy makers.Table of ContentsPart I: Impact and Estimation of Pesticides 1: Pesticides 2: Impact of Pesticides on the Environment Part II: Pesticide Risk and Assessment 3: Toxicity of Pesticides Based on their Mode of Action 4: Diagnostic Tools for Pesticide Detection 5: Toxicity of Pesticides in Mixtures with the Same Mode of Action 6: Toxicity of Pesticides in Mixtures with Different Modes of Action 7: Techniques for Pesticide Risk Assessment 8: Co-Relation of Pesticide Risk and Body Characteristics 9: Co-Relation of Toxicity and Classification of Pesticides Part III: Remediation to Reduce Pesticide Risk 10: Pesticide Risk – Case Studies 11: Alternatives for Reducing Pesticide Risk 12: Awareness for Reducing Pesticide Risk 13: Regulation of Pesticides and Associated Risks
£103.82
CABI Publishing Aphids as Crop Pests
Book SynopsisAphids are among the major global pest groups, causing serious economic damage to many food and commodity crops in most parts of the world. This revision and update of the well-received first edition published ten years ago reflects the expansion of research in genomics, endosymbionts and semiochemicals, as well as the shift from control of aphids with insecticides to a more integrated approach imposed by increasing resistance in the aphids and government restrictions on pesticides. The book remains a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on the biology of aphids, the various methods of controlling them and the progress of integrated pest management as illustrated by ten case histories. Helmut van Emden is Emeritus Professor of Horticulture at the University of Reading, UK. He has researched on aphids for over 50 years and has wide international experience, including in the tropics. Richard Harrington retired in 2015 as Head of the Rothamsted Insect Survey, with which he worked for 36 years on aphid monitoring and forecasting. He led the EU project "EXAMINE" (Exploitation of Aphid Monitoring In Europe) which brought together colleagues involved in aphid monitoring throughout Europe and beyond.Trade ReviewFrom reviews of the first edition: "The editors and authors are to be congratulated on producing an excellent book."--European Journal of EntomologyTable of Contents-: Preface to the First Edition -: Preface to the Second Edition 1: Taxonomic Issues 2: Aphid Genomics and its Contribution to Understanding Aphids as Crop Pests 3: Conventional Molecular Markers and Genomics Tools 4: Life Cycles and Polyphenism 5: Growth and Development 6: Nutrition and Symbiosis 7: Aphids and Stress 8: Chemical Ecology 9: Host-Plant Selection and Feeding 10: Aphid Movement: Process and Consequences 11: Predators, Parasitoids and Pathogens 12: Population Dynamics: Cycles and Patterns 13: Aphid Population Dynamics: From Fields to Landscapes 14: Feeding Injury 15: Transmission of Plant Viruses 16: Monitoring and Forecasting 17: Decision Support Systems 18: Chemical Control 19: Insecticide Resistance 20: Biological Control 21: Cultural Control 22: Host-Plant Resistance 23: Integrated Pest Management and Introduction to IPM Case Studies 24: IPM Case Studies: Grain 25: IPM Case Studies: Sorghum 26: IPM Case Studies: Leafy Salad Crops 27: IPM Case Studies: Brassicas 28: IPM Case Studies: Cucurbits 29: IPM Case Studies: Seed Potato 30: IPM Case Studies: Cotton 31: IPM Case Studies: Berry Crops 32: IPM Case Studies: Deciduous Fruit Tree Aphids 33: IPM Case Studies: Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Trees
£177.89
CABI Publishing Integrated Pest Management in Tropical Regions
Book SynopsisThis book provides up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the research and application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tropical regions. The first section explores the agro-ecological framework that represents the foundations of IPM, in addition to emerging technologies in chemical and biological methods that are core to pest control in tropical crops. The second section follows a crop-based approach and provides details of current IPM applications in the main tropical food crops (such as cereals, legumes, root and tuber crops, sugarcane, vegetables, banana and plantain, citrus, oil palm, tea, cocoa and coffee) and also fibre crops (such as cotton) and tropical forests. Integrated Pest Management in Tropical Regions: · Explores the techniques aimed at controlling pests in agro-ecosystems sustainably while reducing secondary effects on the environment and on plant, animal and human health · Contextualizes IPM within our current knowledge of climate change and the global movement of organisms · Covers integrated strategies to contains pests in major tropical food crops, fibre crops and trees · Discusses options and challenges for pest control in tropical agricultureTable of Contents1: Introduction PART I: OVERVIEW OF PEST MANAGEMENT IN THE TROPICS 2: Agroecological Foundations for Pest Management in the Tropics: Learning from Traditional Farmers 3: Options and Challenges for Pest Control in Intensive Cropping Systems in Tropical Regions 4: Biological Pest Control in the Tropics PART II: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT APPROACHES FOR TROPICAL CROPS 5: Integrated Pest Management in Tropical Cereal Crops 6: Integrated Pest Management in Tropical Food Legumes 7: Integrated Pest Management of Root and Tuber Crops in the Tropics 8: Integrated Pest Management in Sugarcane Cropping Systems 9: Integrated Pest Management in Cotton 10: Integrated Pest Management in Tropical Vegetable Crops 11: Integrated Pest Management and Good Agricultural Practice Recommendations in Greenhouse Crops 12: Integrated Pest Management in Banana and Plantain 13: Integrated Pest Management in Citrus 14: Integrated Pest Management in Oil Palm Plantations in Malaysia 15: Integrated Pest Management in Tea, Cocoa and Coffee 16: Integrated Insect Pest Management in Tropical Forestry
£93.87
CABI Publishing Integrated management of Insect Pests on Canola
Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively reviews current pest management practices and explores novel integrated pest management strategies in Brassica oilseed crops. It is essential reading for pest management practitioners and researchers working on pest management in canola and other Brassica crops worldwide. Canola, mustard, camelina and crambe are the most important oilseed crops in the world. Canola is the second largest oilseed crop in the world providing 13% of the world's supply. Seeds of these species commonly contain 40% or more oil and produce meals with 35 to 40% protein. However, its production has declined significantly in recent years due to insect pest problems. The canola pest complexes are responsible for high insecticide applications on canola. Many growers rely on calendar-based spraying schedules for insecticide applications. The diamondback moth Plutella xylostella and flea beetles Phyllotreta spp. (P. cruciferae and P. striolata)cause serious damage to canola. In the Northern Great Plains, USA, for instance, P. xylostella is now recorded everywhere that canola is grown. Severe damage to canola plants can be caused by overwintering populations of flea beetles feeding on newly emerged seedlings. Cabbage seed pod weevil (Ceutorhynchus obstrictus), swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii), and tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) are also severe pests on canola. Minor pests include aphids (cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae and turnip aphid, Hyadaphis erysimi) and grasshopper, Melanoplus sanguinipes. This book: · is the only single compiled source of information on integrated management of canola and other Brassica oilseed pests · presents the biology and management of all the major and minor pests of Brassica oilseed crops · is an essential source of information for applied entomologists, crop protection researchers, extension agents and stakeholdersTable of Contents1: Flea Beetles ( Phyllotreta spp. ) and Their Management 2: Diamondback Moth ( Plutella xylostella ) Management 3: The Challenge of Swede Midge Management in Canola 4: Biology and Management of Sucking Insect Pests of Canola 5: Cabbage Seedpod Weevil Management 6: Biology, Ecology and Management of Pollen Beetle Brassicogethes viridescens (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) 7: Noctuid (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Pests of Canola in North America 8: Biology and Management of the Generalist Herbivore, the Bertha Armyworm, Mamestra configurata (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), on Canola in Western Canada 9: Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Management of Insect Pests of Canola and Other Oilseed Crops 10: The OKANOLA Project: Challenges in Managing Insect Pests of Canola in the Southern Plains 11: Integrated Pest Management in Canola: How Far Have We Come and What Is Still Needed 12: Canola Insect Pest Management in the South-eastern USA 13: Integrated Management of Insect Pests of Rapeseed (Canola) in China 14: Integrated Control of Insect Pests of Canola and Other Brassica Oilseed Crops in Pakistan 15: Cover Crops as a Tool for Insect Pest Management on Oilseed Brassicas 16: Detection and Symptomatology of Aster Yellows 17: Pestiferous Insects of Mustard: Biology and Integrated Management 18: Volatile Organic Compounds in Integrated Pest Management of Brassica Oilseed Crops 19: Impact of Genetically Modified Herbicide-resistant Oilseed Rape on Non-target Organisms: Natural Enemies of Oilseed Rape Pests 20: Insect-transmitted Viruses in Canola 21: Present and Potential Impacts of Insects on Camelina and Crambe 22: Integrated Pest Management and Pollination Services in Brassica Oilseed Crops 23: Role of Glucosinolates in Resistance and Attraction to Insects: Applications in Trap Cropping and Pest Management in Brassica Oilseed Crops 24: Arthropod Pests of Australian Canola During Crop Emergence: IPM and Future Directions 25: Use of Entomopathogenic Fungi in the Insect Pest Management of Brassica Oilseed Crops
£177.89
CABI Publishing Biocontrol Agents: Entomopathogenic and Slug
Book SynopsisThis book describes entomopathogenic and slug parasitic nematodes as potential biocontrol agents in crop insect and slug pest management. Addressing research on these two nematodes from tropical, subtropical and temperate countries, it covers the new techniques and major developments regarding mass production, formulation, application, commercialization and safety measures. Plans for future strategies to make these beneficial nematodes cost-effective and expand their use by including them in integrated pest management programmes in different agro-ecosystems are also discussed. Biocontrol Agents: Entomopathogenic and Slug Parasitic Nematodes provides a comprehensive review of the topic and is an essential resource for researchers, industry practitioners and advanced students in the fields of biological control and integrated pest management.Table of ContentsPART I: BENEFICIAL NEMATODES AND CROP PROTECTION 1: Beneficial Nematodes in Agroecosystem: A global perspective 2: Beneficial Nematodes and the Changing Scope of Crop Protection PART II: ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - MORPHOLOGY, TAXONOMY, BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY 3: Entomopathogenic Nematodes of the families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae: Morphology and Taxonomy 4: Entomopathogenic Nematodes: General Biology and Behaviour 5: Entomopathogenic Nematodes: Ecology, Diversity and Geographical Distribution 6: Molecular Systematics and Phylogenetic reconstruction of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis PART III: ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AND THEIR SYMBIOTIC BACTERIA AGAINST CROP INSECT PESTS 7: Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Nematodes against Lepidoptran Insect Pests 8: Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Nematodes against Coleopteran Pests 9: Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Nematodes against Dipteran Pests 10: Control of Stored Grain Pests by Entomopathogenic Nematodes 11: Toxic Secretions of Xenorhabdus and its Efficacy against Crop Insect Pests 12: Toxic Secretions of Photorhabdus and its Efficacy against Crop Insect Pests 13: Entomopathogenic Nematodes: Mass Production, Formulation and Application Part IV: ROLE OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES IN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 14: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in the USA 15: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Canada 16: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Argentina 17: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Brazil 18: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in India 19: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Pakistan 20: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in South Africa 21: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Italy 22: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Poland 23: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in China 24: Status of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Egypt Part V: GENETICS FOR ENHANCING EFFICACY IN ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES 25: Genetic Improvement of Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Enhanced Biological Control 26: Breeding of Entomopathogenic Nematodes for enhanced Insect Pest suppression Part VI: SLUG PARASITIC NEMATODES 27: Slug Parasitic Nematodes: Biology, Parasitism, Production and Application 28: The Discovery and Commercialization of a Slug Parasitic Nematode 29: Phasmarhabditis: The Slug and Snail Parasitic Nematodes in North America Part VII: COMMERCIALIZATION AND FUTURE PROSPECTS 30: Compatibility between Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Phytopharmaceuticals 31: Strategies for making Entomopathogenic Nematodes a Cost-Effective Biocontrol Agent 32: Future thrusts in expanding the use of entomopathogenic and slug parasitic nematodes in agriculture
£999.99
CABI Publishing Review of Invertebrate Biological Control Agents
Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of all documented releases of exotic (non-European) invertebrate biological control agents into the environment in Europe and summarizes key information on the target species as well as on the biological control agent released. It covers the period from 1897 to the end of 2009 and is largely based on the BIOCAT database, which contains records of the introduction of insect natural enemies, namely parasitoids and predators, for the control of insect pests worldwide. The content is covered in four sections: Introduction and Summary; European Insect Biocontrol Agents Released in Europe; Weed Control; and Discussion. Providing a representative picture of the history of releases of exotic biological control agents into the environment in Europe, this book is a key resource for researchers and practitioners operating in the areas of biological control and pest management, and those involved in the regulation of the deliberate release of exotic organisms.Table of Contents1: Exotic Insect Biocontrol Agents Released in Europe 2: European Insect Biocontrol Agents Released in Europe 3: Weed Biocontrol 4: Discussion
£99.76
CABI Publishing Cyst Nematodes
Book SynopsisThis book is a compendium of current information on all aspects of these economically important parasites. It provides comprehensive coverage of their biology, management, morphology and diagnostics, in addition to up-to-date information on molecular aspects of taxonomy, host-parasitic relationships and resistance. Written by a team of international experts, Cyst Nematodes will be invaluable to all researchers, lecturers and students in nematology, parasitology, agriculture and agronomy, industries with an interest in chemical and biological control products for management of plant-parasitic nematodes, and any courses, quarantine and advisory services.Table of Contents1: Cyst Nematodes – Life Cycle and Economic Importance 2: Genomics and Transcriptomics– a Revolution in the Study of Cyst Nematode Biology 3: Hatch, Survival and Sensory Perception 4: Biology of Effectors 5: Biochemistry 6: Role of Population Dynamics and Damage Thresholds in Cyst Nematode Management 7: Quarantine, Distribution Patterns and Sampling 8: Mechanisms of Resistance to Cyst Nematodes 9: Resistance Breeding 10: Plant Biotechnology Approaches: from Breeding to Genome Editing 11: Biological Control of Cyst Nematodes through Microbial Pathogens, Endophytes and Antagonists 12: Interactions with Other Pathogens 13: Field Management and Control Strategies 14: General Morphology of Cyst Nematodes 15: Taxonomy, Identification and Principal Species 16: Molecular Taxonomy and Phylogeny 17: Biochemical and Molecular Identification
£73.01
CABI Publishing Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and
Book SynopsisCovering all aspects of practical plant nematology in subtropical and tropical agriculture, the third edition of this definitive global reference work is fully revised and in full colour throughout. It covers the presence, distribution, symptomology and management of all economically important plant parasitic nematodes damaging the world's major food and cash crops. This includes: rice, cereals, solanum and sweet potatoes (and other root and tuber crops), food legumes, vegetables, peanut, citrus, fruit tree crops, coconut and other palms, coffee, cocoa, tea, bananas, sugarcane, tobacco, pineapple, cotton, other tropical fibres, spices and medicinal plants. New content for this edition includes: - A chapter on nematode soil biodiversity and soil health. - Reflections on the future impact of nematodes and nematology on food security. - The importance of climate change, emerging threats, and new management technologies for large and small subsistence growers. - Significant revisions to the IPM chapter and chapters on vegetables, citrus, legumes, tuber crops, cotton, peanut and banana where major advances in nematode management have occurred. This book is highly illustrated, with up-to-date practical guidance on methods of extraction, processing and diagnosing of different plant and soil nematodes and on integrated pest management. It remains an invaluable resource for those studying and working in the area of crop protection.Table of Contents1: Reflections and Challenges: Nematology in Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture 2: Identification, Morphology and Biology of Plant Parasitic Nematodes 3: Nematode Ecology and Soil Health 4: Methods for Extraction, Processing and Detection of Plant and Soil Nematodes 5: Nematode Parasites of Rice 6: Nematode Parasites of Cereals 7: Nematode Parasites of Potato and Sweet Potato 8: Nematode Parasites of Tropical Root and Tuber Crops (Excluding Potatoes) 9: Nematode Parasites of Food Legumes 10: Nematode Parasites of Vegetables 11: Nematode Parasites of Groundnut 12: Nematode Parasites of Citrus 13: Nematode Parasites of Subtropical and Tropical Fruit Tree Crops 14: Nematode Parasites of Coconut and other Palms 15: Nematode Parasites of Coffee and Cocoa 16: Nematode Parasites of Tea 17: Nematode Parasites of Bananas and Plantains 18: Nematode Parasites of Sugarcane 19: Nematode Parasites of Tobacco 20: Nematode Parasites of Pineapple 21: Nematode Parasites of Cotton and other Tropical Fibre Crops 22: Nematode Parasites of Spices and Medicinal Plants 23: Management Practices: An Overview of Integrated Nematode Management Technologies Appendix: Plant Parasitic Nematode Genera and Species Cited
£74.11
CABI Publishing Asian Citrus Psyllid: Biology, Ecology and
Book SynopsisAsian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri, is an insect pest which transmits a bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), primarily through feeding in newly emergent foliage of citrus trees. This pathogen causes a disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, which has become the most debilitating and intractable disease in citrus crops. This book, written by a team of experts on the Asian citrus psyllid, gathers together everything currently known about the biology and ecology of this important pest species, examines the transmission and acquisition processes of the pathogen, and looks at current management practices and their effectiveness. The potential for new, innovative management techniques are also described, along with the economic implications of managing this rapidly establishing disease. This book: Covers all aspects of Asian citrus psyllid biology and ecology for the first time in one place. Examines new, innovative management practices and assesses their effectiveness. Discusses the vector-pathogen relationship in detail. Explains the economics of controlling this devastating pest. This title is essential reading for all researchers involved in the management and control of Asian citrus psyllid, extension agents, and pest management consultants. It will also be of great use to graduate students in applied entomology and related disciplines.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Asian citrus psyllid life cycle and developmental biology Chapter 2: Functional anatomy of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 3: Mating behaviour of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 4: Visually and chemically guided behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 5: Hosts of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 6: Abiotic and Biotic Regulators of the Asian Citrus Psyllid Populations Chapter 7: Symbionts and pathogens of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 8: Huanglongbing Pathogens: Acquisition, Transmission and Vector Interactions Chapter 9: Epidemiology of huanglongbing: Implications of infective colonization events Chapter 10: Sampling and Economic Thresholds for Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 11: Management Objectives and Integration of Strategies for the Asian Citrus Psyllid Chapter 12: Management of Diaphorina citri in Asia Chapter 13: Asian Citrus Psyllid Management in Sao Paulo, Brazil Chapter 14: Integrated Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing in Florida: Past, Present and Future Chapter 15: Area-wide management of Asian citrus psyllid in Texas Chapter 16: Management of Asian citrus psyllid in California Chapter 17: Advances in RNA suppression of the Asian Citrus Psyllid Vector and Bacteria (Huanglongbing Pathosystem)
£93.87
CABI Publishing Optical Manipulation of Arthropod Pests and
Book SynopsisArthropods as pests in crops, vectors of diseases, pollinators, and natural enemies of pests are of huge economic importance. They affect livestock, human health and food supplies around the world. This unique book examines and reviews how light and colour can be used to enhance pest management in agricultural and medical applications by manipulating the optical responses of arthropods. Arthropods use optical cues to find food, oviposition sites and to navigate. Light also regulates their diurnal and seasonal activities. Plants use optical cues to attract or deter various species of arthropod. In this book, an international team of experts show how light can be used successfully to attract, arrest, confuse and deter arthropods as well as to disrupt their biological clocks. The book: Presents an up-to-date and thorough summary of what is known about how arthropods of agricultural and medical importance respond to visual cues. Describes techniques that use light to manipulate pests and beneficial insects and mites. Presents a broad discussion of the potential use of optical manipulation of arthropods to improve the health of plants, domestic animals and humans.Table of Contents1: INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARIES OF CHAPTERS 2: LIGHT IN THE AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 3: ARTHROPOD VISION 4: DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECTS OF UV RADIATION 5: VISUAL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PLANTS AND ARTHROPODS 6: DETERRENCE OF PESTS 7: ATTRACTION OF PESTS 8: ATTRACTION OF BENEFICIALS 9: MANIPULATION OF CHRONOBIOLOGY 10: CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
£84.02
