Pest control / plant diseases Books
CABI Publishing Natural Products in Plant Pest Management
Book SynopsisOverzealous and indiscriminate use of many synthetic pesticides during recent decades in the control of plant pests has resulted in a number of environmental and toxicological problems. Reducing the release of synthetic chemicals into the environment requires that alternative sources of chemicals are developed that can be used safely in the management of plant pests. Botanical antimicrobials derived from plants are currently recognised as biodegradable, systemic, eco-friendly and non-toxic to mammals and are thus considered safe. Their modes of action against pests are diverse. Natural compounds are well suited to organic food production in industrialised countries and can play greater roles in the protection of food crops in developing countries Some plant based antimicrobials (e.g. neem products, pyrethoids and essential oils) are already used to manage pest populations on a large scale. Plant scientists and agriculturists now devote significant attention to discovery and further development and formulation of novel plant products with antimicrobial activity.This book is the first to bring together relevant aspects of the basic and applied sciences of natural pesticides and discussed modern trends in the use of natural products in pest management.Table of Contents1: Global Scenario on Application of Natural Products in Integrated Pest Management Programme 2: Plant Products in Control of Mycotoxins and Mycotoxigenic Fungi on Food Commodities 3: Natural Products from Plants: Commercial Prospects in Terms of Antimicrobial, Herbicidal and Bio-stimulatory Activities in an Integrated Pest Management System 4: Antimicrobials of Plant Origin to Prevent Biodeterioration of Grains 5: Some Natural Proteinaceous and Polyketide Compounds in Plant Protection and their Potential in Green Consumerisation 6: Natural Products as Allelo-Chemicals in Pest Management 7: Potency of Plant Products in Control of Virus Diseases of Plants 8: Phytochemicals as Natural Fumigants and Contact Insecticides Against Stored Product Insects 9: Prospectives of Large Scale Use of Natural Products as Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticides in Developing Countries 10: Current Status of Natural Products in Pest Management with Special Reference to Brassica carinata as Biofumigant 11: Fungal Endophytes: An Alternative Mycomines for Bioactive Compounds for Plant Protection 12: Suppressive Effects of Compost Tea on Phytopathogens 13: Biotechnology: A Tool for Natural Product Synthesis"
£103.82
CABI Publishing Integrated Pest Management: Principles and
Book SynopsisProviding a critical evaluation of the management strategies involved in ecologically-based pest management, this book presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound approaches. Topics covered include biological control with fungi and viruses, conservation of natural predators, use of botanicals and how effective pest management can help promote food security. In the broader context of agriculture, sustainability and environmental protection, the book provides a multidisciplinary and multinational perspective on integrated pest management useful to researchers in entomology, crop protection, environmental sciences and pest management.Table of Contents1: History, Overview and Principles of Ecologically Based Pest Management 2: Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture 3: Pest Monitoring and Forecasting 4: Augmentation and Conservation of Natural Enemies 5: Biotechnological and molecular approaches in management of pests and diseases of crop plants 6: Botanicals in Pest Management 7: Biopesticides in Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management 8: Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Tools in Integrated Pest 9: Microbial Control of Crop Pests Using Entomopathogenic Fungi 10: Microbial control of crop pests using insect viruses 11: Biological control of weeds with plant pathogens: four decades on 12: Virus and Bacteria Transmitting Arthropod Vectors and Their Management 13: Effect of Pesticides on Non Target Sites with reference to Soil Ecosystem 14: Integrated Pest Management in Stored Grains 15: Role of Integrated Pest Management in Food and Nutritional Security 16: Role of Information and Communication Technology in Integrated Pest Management 17: From Integrated Pest Management to Ecosystem Management: The Case of Urban Lawn
£141.48
CABI Publishing Potential Invasive Pests of Agricultural Crops
Book SynopsisInvasive arthropods cause significant damage in agricultural crops and natural environments across the globe. Potentially threatened regions need to be prepared to prevent new pests from becoming established. Therefore, information on pest identity, host range, geographical distribution, biology, tools for detection and identification are all essential to researchers and regulatory personnel. This book focuses on the most recent invasive pests of agricultural crops in temperate subtropical and tropical areas and on potential invaders, discussing their spread, biology and control.Table of Contentsa: Preface 1: Biology and management of the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus 2: Avocado weevils of the genus Heilipus 3: Exotic bark and ambrosia Beetles in the USA: potential and current invaders 4: Diabrotica speciosa: an important soil pest in South America 5: Potential Lepidopteran pests associated with avocado fruit in parts of the home range of Persea americana 6: Biology, ecology and management of the South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta 7: Tecia solanivora Povolny (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), an invasive pest of potatoes Solanum tuberosum L. in the Northern Andes 8: The fruit borer, Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), an insect pest of Neotropical solanaceus fruits 9: Copitarsia spp. : Biology and risk posed by potentially invasive Lepidoptera from South and Central America 10: Host range of the nettle caterpillar Darna pallivitta (Moore) (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) in Hawai?i 11: Fruit flies, Anastrepha ludens (Loew), A. obliqua (Macquart) and A. grandis (Macquart) (Diptera: Tephritidae): three pestiferous tropical fruit flies that could potentially expand their range to temperate areas 12: Bactrocera species that pose a threat to Florida: Bactrocera carambolae and B. invadens 13: Signature chemicals for detection of citrus infestation by fruit fly larvae (Diptera: Tephritidae) 14: Gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) attacking horticultural crops in the Caribbean Region and South America 15: Recent mite invasions in South America 16: Planococcus minor (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae): bioecology, survey, and mitigation strategies 17: The citrus orthezia, Praelongorthezia praelonga (Douglas) (Hemiptera: Ortheziidae), a potential invasive species 18: Potential invasive species of scale insects for the USA and Caribbean Basin 19: Recent adventive scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) and whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Florida and the Caribbean Region 20: Biology, ecology and control of the ficus whitefly, Singhiella simplex (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) 21: Invasion of exotic arthropods in South America's biodiversity hotspots and agro-production systems 22: Likelihood of dispersal of the armoured scale, Aonidiella orientalis (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), to avocado trees from infested fruit discarded on the ground and observations on spread by handlers 23: Insect life cycle modeling (ILCYM) software - a new tool for regional and global insect pest risk assessments under current and future climate change scenarios
£131.26
CABI Publishing Fungicide Resistance in Crop Protection: Risk and
Book SynopsisPathogen resistance to fungicides has become a challenging problem in the managing of crop diseases and has threatened the performance of some highly potent commercial fungicides. Worldwide, resistance to more than 100 different active ingredients has been reported. This book compiles information on fungicide resistance over the past three decades on the status, development, and processes involved in the build-up of resistance in pathogens to different groups of fungicides, while also suggesting various measures for managing this problem.Table of ContentsPart I: History of Resistance Development 1: Historical Perspectives of Fungicide Resistance Part II: Status, Detection and Management of Resistance 2: Resistance in Venturia nashicola to Benzimidazoles and Sterol Demethylation Inhibitors 3: Fungicide Resistance in Erysiphe necator - Monitoring, Detection and Management Strategies 4: Fungicide Resistance in Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the Causal Pathogen of Cucurbit Downy Mildew 5: Resistance to Azole Fungicides in Mycosphaerella graminicola: Mechanisms and Management 6: The Role of Intraspecific Parallel Genetic Adaptation to QoIs in Europe 7: Risk and Management of Fungicide Resistance in the Asian Soybean Rust fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi 8: Resistance to Carboxylic Acid Amide (CAA) Fungicides and Anti-Resistance Strategies 9: New Modes of Action Contribute to Resistance Management 10: Field kit and Internet-Supported Fungicide Resistance Monitoring 11: Fungicide Resistance in Oomycetes with Special Reference to Phytophthora infestans and Phenylamides 12: Resistance Risk to QoI fungicides and Anti-Resistance Strategies Part III: Resistance Cases in Different Countries 13: Fungicide Resistance in Plasmopara viticola in France and Anti-Resistance Measures 14: QoI Resistance in Plasmopara viticola in Italy: Evolution and Management Strategies 15: Fungicide Resistance in Italian Agriculture and Strategies for its Management 16: Challenge of Fungicide Resistance and Anti-Resistance Strategies in Managing Vegetable Diseases in the USA 17: Fungicide Resistance in India: Status and Management Strategies 18: Resistance to QoI and SDHI fungicides in Japan Part IV: Genetics and Multidrug Resistance 19: Genetics of Fungicide Resistance in Botryotinia fuckeliana (Botrytis cinerea) 20: Emergence of Multidrug Resistance in Fungal Pathogens: A potential Threat to Fungicide Performance in Agriculture Part V: Role of FRAC 21: The Role of the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee in Managing Resistance
£98.68
CABI Publishing Arthropod Pests of Horticultural Crops in
Book SynopsisAgriculture plays a pivotal role in the economy of tropical Asia, but arthropod pests are major constraints to production. This book consolidates the research on pests of South and Southeast Asia, providing useful data for the establishment of sustainable pest management programs. It covers the main arthropod pests of twenty five major crops, with colour photographs of their adult and immature stages, their distribution, biology, disease vectors, symptoms of the damage they cause and their natural enemies.Table of Contents1: Arthropod Pests and their Natural Enemies on Horticultural Crops in Tropical Asia 2: Pests of Major Vegetable Crops 2.1: Pests of Beans (Phaseolus spp., Vigna sp., and others, Fabaceae) 2.2: Pests of Cabbage and other Crucifers (Cruciferae) 2.3: Pests of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz, Euphorbiaceae) 2.4: Pests of Cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae) 2.5: Pests of Eggplant (Brinjal) (Solanum melongina L. Solanceae) 2.6: Pests of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Malvaceae) 2.7: Pests of Onion (Allium cepa L., Alliaceae) 2.8: Pests of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L. and C. frutescens L., Solanaceae) 2.9: Pests of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L., Solanaceae) 2.10: Pests of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam., Convolvulaceae) 2.11: Pests of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum (L.), Solanaceae) 3: Pests of Minor Vegetable Crops 3.1: Pests of Amaranths (Amaranthus spp., Amaranthaceae) 3.2: Pests of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L., Chenopodiaceae) 3.3: Pests of Carrot (Daucus carota L., Apiaceae) 3.4: Kangkong, water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk., Convolvulaceae) 4: Pests of Major Fruit Crops 4.1: Pests of Bananas (Musa spp., Musaceae) 4.2: Pests of Citrus (Citrus spp., Rutaceae) 4.3: Pests of Guava (Psidium guajava L., Myrtaceae) 4.4: Pests of Mango (Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae) 4.5: Pests of Papaya (Carica papaya L., Caricaceae) 4.6: Pests of Pineapple (Ananas comosus Merr., Bromeliaceae) 5: Pests of Minor Fruit Crops 5.1: Pests of Avocado (Persea americana Mill., Lauraceae) 5.2: Pests of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg, Moraceae) 5.3: Pests of Caimito, Cainito, or Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito L., Sapotaceae) 5.4: Pests of Carambola or Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola L., Oxalidaceae) 5.5: Pests of Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr., Bombacaceae) 5.6: Pests of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk., Moraceae) 5.7: Pests of Lanzones or Langsat (Lansium domesticum Correa, Meliaceae) 5.8: Pests of Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn., Sapindaceae) 5.9: Pests of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L., Guittiferae) 5.10: Pests of Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims, Passifloraceae) 5.11: Pests of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L., Punicaceae) 5.12: Pests of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L., Sapindaceae) 5.13: Pests of Santol (Sandoricum koejapi Merr. (Sandoricum indicum Cav.), Meliaceae) 5.14: Pests of Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota (L.) P. van Royen, Sapotaceae) 5.15: Pests of Soursop (Annona muricata L., Annonaceae) 5.16: Pests of Sweetsop, Atis, or Custard Apple (Annona squamosa L., Annonaceae) 5.17: Pests of Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L., Fabaceae) 5.18: Pests of Ziziphus (Ziziphus jujuba Miller, Rhamnaceae) 6: Pests of Other Crops 6.1: Pests of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L., Anacardiaceae) 6.2: Pests of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae) 6.3: Pests of Coffee (Coffea arabica L. and Coffea canephora Pierre, Rubiaceae) 6.4: Pests of Tea (Camellia sinensis L., Theaceae)
£86.94
CABI Publishing Biopesticides: Pest Management and Regulation
Book SynopsisBiological controls that utilize natural predation, parasitism or other natural mechanisms, is an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Chemical pesticide methods are becoming less readily available due to increasing resistance problems and the prohibition of some substances. This book addresses the challenges of insufficient information and imperfectly understood regulatory processes in using biopesticides. It takes an interdisciplinary approach providing internationally comparative analyses on the registration of biopesticides and debates future biopesticide practices.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: The Interdisciplinary Challenge 3: The Economics of Making the Switch in Technologies 4: Microbial Control Agents: The Broad Context 5: The Regulation of Biopesticides: an International Analysis 6: Policy Networks and Regulatory Innovation 7: Retail governance 8: Conclusions: Pest management: an overview
£41.32
CABI Publishing Handbook of Mites of Economic Plants, The:
Book SynopsisMites pose a serious problem to plants worldwide, attacking crops and spreading disease. When mites damage crops of economic importance the impacts can be felt globally. Mites are among the most diverse and successful of invertebrates, with over 45,000 described species, with many more thousands to be discovered. They are responsible for a significant portion of the losses of crops for food, fibre, industry and other purposes, and require expensive and often controversial pest control measures. Understanding these mites is vital for entomologists, pest researchers, agronomists and food producers. Knowledge of mite pests helps to inform control strategies and optimize the production of economic plants and the agrarian economy. This encyclopedia provides a thorough coverage of the mites and the problems they cause to crops, yet it is easily searchable, organised by mite species and subdivided into helpful headings. It takes a worldwide view of the issue of mites injurious to economic plants, describing mites prevalent in different regions and discussing control methods appropriate in different environments. This book provides an encyclopaedic reference to the major mites, described by family in terms of their internal and external morphology, bio-ecology and family systematics. Methods of mite collection and laboratory study is described, as well as species diagnostic characteristics, worldwide distribution, host plants, identification by the type of damage they cause and control strategies, including chemical and biological intervention and integrated pest management measures. Mites of the following families are included: (Eriophyoidea, Tarsonemidae, Tuckerellidae, Tenuipalpidae, Tetranychidae, Acaridae, Penthaleidae). The Handbook of Mites of Economic Plants is an important resource for students of entomology and crop production, and as a thorough reference guide for researchers and field workers involved with mites, crop damage and food production.Trade ReviewA precious work from an acarological point of view. Dr. Vacante has put together the best world literature on Eriophyids of economical importance... He is to be highly praised for it. --Carlos H.W. Flechtmann"Table of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION 1: Introduction to the Acari 2: External Morphology 3: Internal Morphology 4: Biology 5: Ecology 6: Collecting and Detecting, Preserving, Preparing and Rearing 7: Mites and Plant Damage 8: Mites as Biocontrol Agents of Weeds 9: Control 10: Brief History of the Main Published Works on the Mites of Economic Plants 11: Classification of and Key for the Identification of Major Taxa PART II: MITES INJURIOUS TO ECONOMIC PLANTS 12: The Family Histiostomatidae Berlese 13: The Family Acaridae Latreille 14: The Family Erythraeidae Robineau-Desvoidy 15: The Family Penthaleidae Oudemans 16: The Family Eriophyidae Nalepa 17: The Family Phytoptidae Murray 18: The Family Diptilomiopidae Keifer 19: The Family Tuckerellidae Baker et Pritchard 20: The Family Tetranychidae Donnadieu 21: The Family Tenuipalpidae Berlese 22: The Family Tarsonemidae Canestrini et Fanzago 23: Minor Families
£201.59
Anness Publishing How to Get Rid of Garden Pests and Diseases: An
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£6.99
Quiller Publishing Ltd Practical Deer Management
Book SynopsisThere are probably more deer in the United Kingdom now than there have been in the past thousand years. As they have increased in numbers and distribution so, too, have the issues associated with them. Practical Deer Management offers candid and comprehensive advice for anyone who has to deal with deer and the issues they present, be they gardeners suffering attacks on their flower beds, foresters looking to prevent damage to newly planted trees, or landowners with larger scale problems. While a wealth of information on deer exists already, a career in teaching countryside managers quickly made it apparent that there was a need for a straightforward and comprehensive volume that is accessible to all. Written to be clear and easily understood, Practical Deer Management looks at the deer themselves and suggests non-lethal protective measures in addition to more active management, with attention given to other considerations such as health, the law and the practical construction of infrastructure such as high seats. A humane approach is stressed throughout. Practical Deer Management is an essential handbook for anyone who has to deal with deer and the problems that they may present.Trade ReviewIn this long overdue book my old friend Charles Smith-Jones provides pragmatic, real-world advice for solving conflicts with deer. Refreshingly written in ‘everyman’ language it is straightforward and easy to understand. That Charles loves deer is immediately apparent, drawing on a life-times experience his heartfelt belief that our deer deserve to be managed respectfully with a humane approach underpins his writing. … Through this refreshing book there is the possibility for us all to find a better understanding and tolerance of all of our deer. It is set to become the classic work on the subject. -- Ray MearsPractical Deer Management is a highly polished fusion of a topical subject matter, a plethora of illuminating photographs and excellent hard cover presentation by Quiller Publishing. There is a lot to like about this book. Author Charles Smith-Jones shares his lifetime involvement of managing and harvesting UK deer in this easy to read, encyclopaedic, training manual. From the lifelike, eye-catching dust cover to the impressively useful Annexes, this book covers all facets of UK deer management in sufficient detail to satisfy the ardent of deer enthusiasts as well as those with a more casual acquaintance... Practical Deer Management provides practical information on most, if not all, aspects of potential human/deer encounters. If you only ever buy one book on UK deer, you should certainly consider Practical Deer Management being your purchase. -- Gary Creighton * British Country Sports *A management plan for deer on most lowland estates is becoming increasingly necessary and this book is a first-class guide in doing just that... I commend this book to all our members who have deer on their land — they always say that for every deer you see, there are four you don't. * CLA Land & Business *Charlies Smith-Jones will need no introduction to British Deer Society members. A former Trustee Director, Charles is currently one of the Society's technical advisers which, along with almost 40 years of experience with deer and a career in teaching game and wildlife management, perfectly qualifies him to deliver a detailed and thought-provoking personal view of current management practice. This is not another book about deer stalking... [it] is a well laid out, attractively-illustrated and annotated where appropriate with working examples... As time moves on and best practice all too quickly becomes yesterday's practice, it is valuable to have a body of sound and proven advice on deer management brought together in one easily-accessible volume. * Deer *If you own or manage land, you're more and more likely to come into contact with deer. From farmers and gardeners keen to minimise damage, to those planning to achieve an income from venison, this helpful handbook is essential reading for anyone with an interest in conducting or overseeing deer management. Boasting more than 200 pages of candid, comprehensive advice, with a foreword from renowned woodsman Ray Mears, Practical Deer Management is full of useful advice, beautiful photographs, and step-by-step guides to help the reader through their deer issues. * Countryside Magazine *I already have a few of Charles' previous books. Focusing on the major aspects of UK deer management, from deer impacts to cull planning to deer counts and herd welfare. I'm sure anyone with an interest in deer will learn something from this book. With excellent pictures throughout, Practical Deer Management is easy to read when compared with similar titles due to an easy-to-grasp style of writing that makes the intricacies of deer management far easier to understand. With a thoughtful foreword by TV personality Ray Mears, this is a book that I would recommend to any stalker. -- James Sutcliffe * Shooting and Conservation *[Charles Smith Jones'] new title is his piece de resistance! His accurate knowledge of the subject shines throughout the book, and it has been a pleasure to read over the past month. I would suggest that anyone with the slightest interest in current deer management adds it to their collection — gems of knowledge like this cannot always be found via a Google search! I can promise that you will not be disappointed. * Rifle Shooter Magazine *Table of ContentsForeword by Ray Mears Preface 1. Why Manage Deer 2. British Deer 3. Management: Passive or Active? 4. Active Management: Planning or Preparation 5. High Seats and Other Infrastructure 6. The Census 7. Cull Planning 8. Miscellaneous Matters 9. Health and Disease 10. The Law and Deer Endnote Appendix 1. Further Reading Appendix 2. Useful Addresses Appendix 3. Draft Cull Plan Appendix 4. Sample Risk Assessment Appendix 5. Sample Deer Management Report Appendix 6. Simple Letter of Permisssion Appendix 7. Suggested Briefing Notes for Group Activities Index
£22.50
Hyden House Ltd Getting Started in Your Own Wood
Book SynopsisIt has become increasingly more popular to own a small wood or be able to help look after one. This title has all you need to know about the basics. It is written by experts committed to the care and stewardship of our woodland resources and provides practical advice and guidance for those coming to woodland management for the first time.
£13.46
Dexter Haven The Entokil Man
Book SynopsisHarold Maxwell-Lefroy, the agricultural pioneer who founded Rentokil, was a maverick and a driven man. He was the first to apply the scientific method to dealing with insect pests, which saved innumerable crops in India and the Caribbean, where he worked with farmers. Suddenly the destruction of livelihoods by pests no longer needed to dominate the future. He became Professor of Entomology at Imperial College and developed anti-pest chemical treatments that led to Rentokil (trademark rules barred him from calling it Entokil), which became his most tangible legacy.
£11.24
Archetype Publications Ltd Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Heritage
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£41.37
Northern Bee Books The Cavity Compromise: A sustainable system: how
Book SynopsisPeople with a beginner''s interest in bees are often disturbed to learn that their bees will die without some form of varroa mite control. I was, and some of mine did. Yet they didn''t all perish. Data that I obtained from the Bee Informed Partnership for my region showed that the average overwintering survival rate for the bees of non-migratory beekeepers, even with chemical mite control, is around half. Luck, intuition, skepticism, thrift, research, the observations of others, and the help of generous online mentors has led me to develop a method that has allowed me to overwinter more than two thirds of my colonies consistently without chemical mite control. I have written this book to offer an alternative to traditional methods that have not been working for sustainable beekeeping. This book is meant to save you money and, increase your chances of having a surplus of bees in the spring.Adrian Quiney RN BSN
£13.30
Psylon Press Best Termite Control: All You Need to Know about Termites and How to Get Rid of Them Fast
£14.00
Springer International Publishing AG Applied Weed and Herbicide Science
Book SynopsisThis textbook explores aspects of biology and ecophysiology of weeds, weed competition and interference in crops, phytosociological survey, methods of control and weed integrated management. Herbicides are of great importance in weed management and are one of the most widely used pesticide groups for weed control across the globe. Offering a new direction for research that focuses on herbicide behavior in plants, hormesis, evolution of weed resistance to herbicides, and genetically modified crops resistant to herbicides, this book covers the recent research in applied weed and herbicide science.This book provides essential and updated information on various subjects regarding the advances in herbicide science; and it is intended for professors, undergraduate, and graduate students, rural producers and other professionals involved in the area of applied weed and herbicide science. Agriculturists, analytical chemists, and toxicologists will find this book rewarding.Table of Contents1. ASPECTS OF WEED BIOLOGY AND ECOPHYSIOLOGY 2. ALLELOPATHY IN WEED CONTROL: PHYSIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL MECHANISMS 3. APPROACH TO INTERFERENCE AND COMPETITION BETWEEN WEEDS AND CROPS 4. PARAMETERS OF THE PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY TO EVALUATE THE ABUNDANCE, DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY OF THE WEED COMMUNITY 5. METHODS OF CONTROL AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF WEEDS IN AGRICULTURE 6. CLASSIFICATIONS, SELECTIVITY AND MODE OF ACTION OF HERBICIDES 7. RETENTION, ABSORPTION, TRANSTION AND METABOLISM OF HERBICIDES IN PLANTS 8. HORMESIS OF HERBICIDES IN WEEDS AND CROPS 9. EVOLUTION OF WEED RESISTANCE TO HERBICIDES 10. BEHAVIOR AND FATE OF HERBICIDES IN THE SOIL 11. REMEDIATION OF SOILS CONTAMINATED BY HERBICIDES 12. INFLUENCE OF INTERACTIONS BETWEEN WEED, HERBICIDE AND SOIL MICROBIOTA 13. ADJUVANTS, HERBICIDE FORMULATIONS AND MIXTURES IN SPRAY TANK 14. RECENT ADVANCES IN HERBICIDE APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY 15. GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS RESISTANT TO HERBICIDES AND WEED CONTROL 16. PRECISION AGRICULTURE IN THE APPLICATION OF HERBICIDES FOR WEED MANAGEMENT IN PRE AND POST-EMERGENCE
£94.99
Springer International Publishing AG Forest Entomology and Pathology: Volume 1: Entomology
This open access book will provide an introduction to forest entomology, the principles and techniques of forest insect pest management, the different forest insect guilds/feeding groups, and relevant forest insect pest management case studies. In addition to covering 30% of the earth, forest ecosystems provide numerous timber and non-timber products that affect our daily lives and recreational opportunities, habitat for diverse animal communities, watershed protection, play critical roles in the water cycle, and mitigate soil erosion and global warming. In addition to being the most abundant organisms in forest ecosystems, insects perform numerous functions in forests, many of which are beneficial and critical to forest health. Conversely, some insects damage and/or kill trees and reduce the capacity of forests to provide desired ecosystem services. The target audience of this book is upper-level undergraduate and graduate students and professionals interested in forest health and entomology.
£40.49
Gruyter, Walter de GmbH Industrial Organic Chemistry
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£58.40
Gebruder Mann Verlag Handbuch Integriertes Schadlingsmanagement: In
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£39.20
New India Publishing Agency Crop Diseases Management: Principles and
Book SynopsisCrop diseases are typically caused by a variety of abiotic and biotic factors. Among these biotic factors, microbial plant pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, phytoplasmas, viruses, and viroids are responsible for significant quantitative and qualitative losses in agricultural and horticultural crops. To effectively manage crop diseases, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the various aspects of these plant pathogens. This includes information on the precise identification of microbial plant pathogens, the process of disease development, epidemiology, assessment of losses due to diseases, principles of disease management, and their applications for containing the diseases. Additionally, information on possible ways of integrating these practices is necessary to develop and enhance the effectiveness of disease management systems suitable for different ecosystems. The basic plant pathological methods provided in the appendix and the glossary of plant pathological terms presented in this book will help students gain a clear understanding of the subject. This book will be useful for graduating students, researchers, and teachers who wish to update their knowledge on various aspects of microbial plant pathogens and the diseases they cause.
£48.74
New India Publishing Agency Crop Diseases: Identification,Treatment and
Book SynopsisThis book, which focuses on the major diseases of important field crops and horticultural crops, and their management, offers a comprehensive account of these topics. The authors have provided supporting evidence through numerous high-quality, hand-drawn illustrations. The book also includes a section on the cultivation of edible mushrooms commonly grown in India, as well as information on the diseases and pests that affect mushroom beds and mushrooms. This information may be particularly useful for emerging entrepreneurs. Additionally, the book has been designed in accordance with the undergraduate syllabus of agricultural institutions and will also be beneficial for postgraduate students and those working in the department of agriculture.
£77.35
New India Publishing Agency Diseases and Pests of Fibre Crops:
Book SynopsisThis book offers extensive information on the diseases and pests that afflict fiber crops, resulting in economic losses. It discusses the major diseases and pests that affect these crops, as well as methods to combat them in cultivation. The diseases and pests are thoroughly described, with a focus on the morphological and molecular characteristics of the pathogens and the biology of different insect pests. The book compiles the most recent and relevant knowledge on these topics, derived from a range of scientific discoveries in the field of fiber crop diseases and pests. The book is organized into eight major chapters, each covering a specific type of fiber crop, except for chapter two which addresses both Mesta (kenaf) and Roselle due to their similarities in disease and pest attacks. Each chapter is further divided into two or three subchapters to discuss different types of diseases and pests separately. This reference book, in textbook format, is designed to provide undergraduate, postgraduate, and research personnel with a deeper understanding of the diseases and pests of nine major fiber crops, including cotton, jute, kenaf, roselle, sunnhemp, sisal, ramie, flax, and hemp. This book will be of great use to plant pathologists, entomologists, agricultural research scientists, and academics.
£82.12
New India Publishing Agency Diseases of Horticultural Crops Identification
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£39.34
New India Publishing Agency Pests of Stored Grains and Their Management: 2nd
Book SynopsisThis book presents information about stored grains and grain products in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. It covers a global perspective on insects and other pests that affect these products and provides an overview of the various techniques used for their storage. Each chapter delves deeper into the different aspects of storage, including the necessary requirements to prevent grain loss and the different types of storage structures and containers. The book also discusses the various pests that can infest stored grains, such as insects, mites, birds, and rodents, as well as the use of fumigants to control them. Additionally, the book covers safety measures to prevent poisoning and provides guidance on managing stored grain pests. The inclusion of multiple-choice questions at the end of the book, along with color images of insects and pests, makes it a valuable resource for students.
£36.02
New India Publishing Agency Pesticides and Plant Protection Appliances
Book SynopsisPesticides and Plant Protection Appliances is a comprehensive manual designed for students and educators specializing in plant protection. The primary objective of this book is to impart knowledge on the rational use of pesticides in plant disease and pest management. The manual comprises 44 chapters that cover a range of topics related to pesticides and plant protection, including their definition, advantages and disadvantages, classification, registration procedures, laboratory and field evaluation methodology, pesticide resistance and its management, residues and environmental pollution, spraying technology, and need-based reduced risk pesticide use, among others. This manual will be of great use to researchers, teachers, extension specialists, and students of plant protection, as well as crop pathologists, plant protectionists, and personnel of agricultural and horticultural departments.
£76.04
New India Publishing Agency Pest Management and Residual Analysis in
Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to offer a comprehensive understanding of the management of pests and diseases of horticultural crops, as well as the associated soil and beneficial fauna, and the residue status of pesticides and their estimation techniques. The book is divided into four sections. The first part focuses on the practices used in pest management for horticultural crops, including the pest status of insects, mites, rodents, and diseases in fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, spices, and mushrooms, and the management of these pests. The second part discusses the various aspects of biological, cultural, and mechanical controls that are used in pest management. The third part provides an overview of recent scientific developments related to the residue status of pesticides in vegetables, fruits, and spices. The fourth and final part of the book focuses on the estimation techniques of various pesticides.
£42.23
New India Publishing Agency Pesticides: Methods of Their Residues Estimation
Book SynopsisThis book delves into both traditional and modern analytical techniques utilized in the preparation of samples for the extraction, clean-up, detection, and estimation of pesticide residues in soil, water, and food commodities. It also covers some aspects of the Quenchers methods, which are a type of extraction cum clean-up technique. The book provides a brief history of pesticide development, as well as information on modern pesticides and the metabolic pathway of selected xenobiotics from different groups of pesticides. It discusses the latest analytical techniques, including TLC, GLC, HPLC, HPTLC, supercritical extraction, and chromatography, in a clear and concise manner. The book details the sampling, extraction, clean-up, and solid phase extraction techniques for residue analysis, as well as the recently developed multi-residue methods. The book has been updated with the help of numerous standard reference books and research papers, giving it a contemporary feel. Additionally, the book contains a glossary of pesticide residue terms, which can be incredibly helpful for beginners in this field. This book is an excellent resource for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of pesticides, their metabolism, and the various techniques used to estimate residues of toxic xenobiotics in all components of the environment. Overall, it is an excellent read for anyone interested in the field of pesticides and will prove highly valuable to researchers and professionals working in this area.
£34.75
Scientific Publishers Journals Dept Recent Trends in Disease Management of Fruits and
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£14.06
Scientific Publishers Journals Dept Disease Management in Arid Crops
Book SynopsisLike other agro climatic zones of India, crops in arid region also suffer enormously due to vagaries of plant diseases.
£50.24
International Book Distributing Co Advances in the Diseases of Plantation Crops and
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£53.99
Motilal Banarsidass, A Glimpse on Terminology of Agricultural
Book Synopsis"A Glimpse on Terminology of Agriculture Entomology" is a reference source for agricultural students, farmers, and those in the pesticide industry. It covers agricultural, zoological, and chemical terms related to farm animals and crops. The book aims to meet the needs of Agricultural University Students and anyone interested in Entomology.
£25.46
World Health Organization Lindane
£16.62
WHO Regional Office for Europe Public Health Significance of Urban Pests
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£120.40
New India Publishing Agency Pesticides: Methods of Their Residues Estimation
Book SynopsisThis book provides the traditional as well as modern analytical techniques used for sample preparation of different matrices for extraction, clean-up, detection and estimation of pesticide residues in soil, water and food commodities. It touches some aspects of most extraction cum clean-up techniques known as Quenchers methods. Brief history of pesticide development, modern pesticides and metabolic pathway of selected xenobiotics from different group of pesticides, imparts information on basic nature of pesticides. The book discusses latest analytical techniques like TLC, GLC, HPLC, HPTLC, super critical extraction and chromatography in simple but vivid manner. The sampling extraction, clean-up and solid phase extraction technique for residue analysis has been explained in the detail. Recently developed multi-residue methods have been outlined in a separate . Help from a number of standard reference books and research papers have given it a modern touch. Additionally a containing glossary of pesticide residue terms can be extremely helpful for a beginner in this fields. The book will provide students with sufficient background for the pesticides, their metabolism and above all various techniques for the estimation of residues of the toxic xenobiotics in all components of the environment. In short the book offers an excellent readable material for a knowledge seeker, may be a student or a research worker. It is that the book will prove highly valuable to all those who are engaged in the area of pesticides."Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Pesticide metabolism in insects, plants and animals. 3. Sampling, extraction and clean-up. 4. Thin layer chromatography TLC. 5. Gas liquid chromatography GC. High performance liquid chromatography HPLC. 7. Supercritical fluid chromatography SFC. 8. High performance thin layer chromatography HPTLC. 9. Maximum residue limits MRL. 10. Multi-residue methods for estimation of pesticide residues. 11. Glossary.
£53.00
New India Publishing Agency Crop Diseases: Identification,Treatment and
Book SynopsisPlant diseases are among the important factors that are responsible for causing yield loss in crop production. The loss due to diseases alone is estimated to be around 26 per cent. Diseases may attack at any stage of the standing crop, from seedlings till maturity of the crop. They may affect different parts of the plants, such as foliage, stem, root, flowers or seed and cause various types of symptoms, while the diseases such as wilt affect the entire plant. All these ultimately result in the reduction of yield and poor quality of the produce. Further, many pathogens continue to attack the stored grains and stored produce, and cause spoilage. To save the crops from diseases caused by pathogens and thereby to increase crop production, it is imminent that diseases have to be controlled by any means. To adopt various strategies for the control of pathogens, one should have some basic knowledge about the symptoms produced by the pathogens, their life cycle, mode of survival and spread, and the stage at which the host is most vulnerable to attack by the pathogens. Most of the cultivated varieties of different crops are susceptible to one disease or another, while some others are susceptible to many diseases. Even resistant cultivars of some of the crop species may become susceptible to some specific diseases in course of time as a result of development of new physiologic races of the pathogen by hybridization or natural mutation or when the environmental conditions are highly favorable for the pathogen and not quite favorable for the host. In this book the authors have given a detailed account of the major diseases of important field crops and horticultural crops, and their management. The text is substantiated with many hand-drawn illustrations, which are of excellent quality and in fact it is the highlight of the book. A on important edible mushrooms commonly grown in India, methods of cultivation of different mushrooms, diseases and pests attacking mushroom beds and mushrooms is also included in the book. This may be quite useful to emerging entrepreneuThe book, which has been compiled as per the undergraduate syllabus of agricultural institutions, will also be of use to postgraduate students and to those working in the department of agriculture.Table of ContentsSection I. Diseases of field crops: 1. Cereals. 2. Pulses. 3. Oilseeds. 4. Cash crops. Section II. Diseases of horticultural crops: 1. Fruit crops. 2. Vegetable crops. 3. Tuber and root crops. 4. Spices and condiments. 5. Plantation crops. 6. Ornamental plants. Section III. Edible mushrooms.
£148.36
New India Publishing Agency Crop Diseases Management: Principles and
Book SynopsisCrop diseases are known to be caused by various abiotic and biotic agents. Among the biotic agents, microbial plant pathogens u fungi, bacteria, phytoplasmas, viruses and viroids u accounts for significant quantitative and qualitative losses in agricultural and horticultural crops. It is essential to have adequate knowledge of various aspects of these plant pathogens. Information on precise identification of microbial plant pathogens, process of disease development, epidemiology, assessment of losses due to diseases, principles of disease management, their applications for containing the diseases and the possible ways of integrating the practices is required to develop and enhance the effectiveness of disease management systems suitable for different ecosystems. Basic plant pathological methods provided in the appendix and glossary of plant pathological terms presented in this book will help the students to have a clear understanding of the subject. Graduating students, researchers and teachers desirous of updating the information on different aspects of microbial plant pathogens and the diseases caused by them, will find this book to be useful.Table of ContentsPart I: Causes and Development of Crop Diseases: 1: Introduction 2: Types of Crop Diseases 3: Methods of Establishing the Causes and Diagnosis of Crop Diseases 4: Development of Plant Diseases Caused by Microbial Pathogens 5: Molecular Basis of Microbial Pathogenicity and Host Plant Defense 6: Assessment of Losses Caused by Crop Pathogens Part II: Principles of Crop Disease Management: 7: Principles and Practices of Crop Disease Management 8: Exclusion of Diseases Caused by Microbial Plant Pathogens 9: Reduction of Pathogen Inoculum Using Physical and Chemical Techniques 10: Reduction of Pathogen Inoculum Using Cultural Practices 11: Reduction of Pathogen Inoculum Using Antimicrobial Chemicals 12: Reduction of Pathogen Inoculum Using Biological Agents 13: Host Plant Resistance to Microbial Pathogens 14: Induction of Resistance to Crop Diseases Part III: Practices Adopted for Crop Disease Management: 15: Integrated Management of Diseases Affecting Roots of Plants 16: Integrated Management of Diseases Affecting Stems of Plants 17: Integrated Management of Diseases Affecting Foliage of Plants 18: Integrated Management of Diseases Affecting Inflorescence of Plants 19: Integrated Management of Viral and Phytoplasma Diseases of Crops 20: Integrated Management of Postharvest Diseases
£93.53
New India Publishing Agency Pest Management and Residual Analysis in
Book SynopsisThe book is intended to provide a clear overview on the management of pests and diseases of horticulture crops, associated soil and beneficial fauna, residue status of pesticides and their estimation techniques. It is divided in four parts: Part I explain the practices followed in the pest management of horticulture crops. s include pest status of insects, mites, rodents, and diseases in fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, spices and mushrooms and their management. Different aspects of biological, cultural, and mechanical controls are also highlighted. Harmful and beneficial soil fauna associated with horticulture crops are dealt in Part II. Keeping in view the potential of beneficial organisms, the effects of pesticides on predators, parasites and pollinators have also been discussed in this section. The recent scientific developments related to residue status in vegetables, fruits and spices are provided in Part III. Part IV includes the residue estimation techniques of various pesticides.Table of ContentsPart I: PEST MANAGEMENT OF HORTICULTURE CROPS: 1. Acarine Pests and their Management in Vegetable Crops by Manmeet Brar Bhullar and Sunita Yadav 2. Insect-Pests and their Management in Vegetable Crops by P.C. Sharma and R.S. Chandel 3. Mites of Fruit Crops, Mushroom and their Management by Divender Gupta and P.R. Gupta 4. Insect-Pests of Fruit Trees and their Management by Tarun Verma and Ram Singh 5. Rodent Damage and Management in Horticultural Crops by V.P. Sabhlok Part II: EFFECTS OF PESTICIDES ON BENEFICIAL FAUNA (PREDATORS, PARASITES, POLLINATORS AND SOIL FAUNA) 6. Effect of Pesticides on Soil Microbes and their Activities by K. Kukreja, S. Suneja, R. Gera and R.C. Anand 7. Compatibility between Microbial Pesticides with Synthetic Pesticides by Monika Geroh, H.D. Kaushik, P. Bhatnagar and Asha 8. Effect of Pesticides on Parasites and Predators in Horticultural Crops by Sunita Yadav, P. Bhatnagar and Manmeet Brar Bhullar 9. Bioremediation of Chlorpyrifos Contaminated Soil-Potential and Prospects by Neeru Kadian, Santosh Satya, Anushree Malik and Prem Dureja Part III: RESIDUE STATUS IN HORTICULTURE CROPS: 10. Fungal Diseases and Fungicides in Horticultural Crops by Rajendra Singh 11. Pesticide Residues in Fruits of India by J.K. Dubey and S.K. Patyal 12. Pesticide Residues in Spices by Reena Chauhan, Shashi Madan and Beena Kumari 13. Pesticide Residues in Vegetables by Reena Chauhan, Anil Duhan and Beena Kumari Part IV: RESIDUE ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES: 14. Preparation of Standard Solutions by Vinod Kumar 15. Gas Liquid Chromatography : An Analytical tool for Pesticide Residue Estimation of Horticultural Crops by Beena Kumari 16. Applications of Computer Based HPLC in Horticulture Crops by Ramesh Kumeri Mehta, Ashok Yadav and Vinod Kumar Madan 17. Effect of House Hold Processing on Pesticide Residues in Vegetables by Indu Chopra and Beena Kumari
£68.40
New India Publishing Agency Diseases of Horticultural Crops Identification
Book SynopsisThe book has been written as Text Book for Undergraduate as well as Post Graduate students covering major aspect of horticultural diseases.Table of Contents01 Diseases of fruit crops like mango, banana, grapes, citrus, guava, papaya, apple, custard apple, sapota. 02 Diseases of plantation Crops like coconut, coffee, tea, betelvine. 03 Diseases of vegetable crops like potato, tomato, brinjal, chilli, bhendi, crucifers, cucurbits, onion & garlic, pea, beans, ginger. 04 Diseases of flower crops like rose, chrysanthemum, jasmine and crossanda 05 Each has further be divided into sub-heads such as introduction and economic importance, symptoms on different parts, causal organism, disease cycle, favorable conditions 06 Symptoms of important diseases have been illustrated with coloured photographs which will help in their correct and easy diagnosis. 07 Management practices including, cultural, physical, biological, host resistance leading to integrated disease management. 08 Some portions have been slightly elaborated to suit the requirement of students appearing in ARS/NET/SRF competitive examinations. 09 this book will serve immensely for teachers and students in the field of plant pathology.
£80.17
New India Publishing Agency Diseases of Vegetable Crops and Their Integrated
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£172.50
New India Publishing Agency Production Technology of Underexploited Vegetable
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£209.90
New India Publishing Agency Microbial Biopesticides in India
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£128.48
Springer Verlag, Singapore Trends in Horticultural Entomology
Book SynopsisThis edited book highlights the latest information on the use of nanotechnology, satellite technology, and biotechnological tools in pest management. It covers the role of climate change and ecology in managing pests and also their molecular identification. Other methods that the book encompasses are organic pest management, host-plant resistance, semiochemicals, and bio-control technology. The book also covers insect pollinators which play important role for fruits in horticultural crop production. Intensive and extensive cultivation of horticultural crops lead to serious pest problem. Climatic conditions in India and elsewhere due to which new pests have emerged that causes severe damage to the horticultural crops. In response to this, researchers have developed new techniques to fight pests and their growing resistance to pesticides. This book covers the latest information on identity, biology, damage, seasonal development, and pest management of the horticultural crop pests. It serves to be an essential tool for horticultural professionals, including development officers, horticulturists, field-level extension workers, nurserymen, planters, and entomologists, and is a valuable source of reference for relevant researchers, teachers, and students in the region.Table of ContentsAttached
£179.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Pest Management: Methods, Applications and
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£163.19
