The Principles Of Biological Control
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Handbook Of Biological Control
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Author : T. W. Fisher
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 1999-09-20
Handbook Of Biological Control written by T. W. Fisher and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09-20 with Science categories.
For many years the use of chemical agents such as pesticides and herbicides has been effective in controlling the many varieties of pests that infest both agricultural crops and backyard gardens. However, these pests are gradually becoming resistant to these agents, because the agents themselves are acting as selective factors making the pests better and better able to resist and persist. As a result, the use of biological controlling agents is increasing. This book is a comprehensive and authoritative handbook of biological control.
The Principles Of Biological Control
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Author : Harvey Leroy Sweetman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1963
The Principles Of Biological Control written by Harvey Leroy Sweetman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with Agricultural pests categories.
Principles Of Biological Control
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Author : D.F. Horrobin
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Principles Of Biological Control written by D.F. Horrobin and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Medical categories.
The study of the normal function of the animal and human organisms and of the diseases which disturb that normal func tion is largely the study of control mechanisms. These control mechanisms are essential for the survival of an organism in a more or less hostile environment. In many ways they clearly resemble the control mechanisms devised by electronic engin eers for running machinery of all kinds and there are many remarkable parallels between biology and engineering. However, it should not be forgotten that the biological systems were on the scene first and that the engineering is a parallel and independent development. It is therefore perhaps a pity that in recent years the study of biological control systems has tended to be dominated by mathematicians and engineers who have moved from these more precise disciplines into biology. As a consequence of this dominance, one often gets the impression that the principles of biological control can be understood only after one has undergone a rather high-powered course in elec tronic control theory. It often seems to be assumed that it is electronics which must do all the teaching while biology and medicine must do all the learning. In fact I suspect that biolo gical control mechanisms are considerably more sophisticated than anything yet available in the world of the physical sciences and that in the long run biology will teach more to control engineers than vice versa.
Biological Control
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Author : Roy Van Driesche
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Biological Control written by Roy Van Driesche and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
This text provides readers with an in-depth exploration of how biological control functions and how it can be safely employed to solve pest problems and enhance nature conservation. It covers the principles behind biological control techniques and their implementation, and incorporates practical examples from the biological control of a variety of pests. It contains detailed chapters on conserving natural enemies through environmental management, importation of new natural enemies for control of pests, augmentation of natural enemies through rearing and release, and the development and application of pathogens and biopesticides.
Conservation Biological Control
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Author : Pedro A. Barbosa
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 1998-06-26
Conservation Biological Control written by Pedro A. Barbosa and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-06-26 with Nature categories.
This volume is a comprehensive treatment of how the principles of ecology and conservation biology can be used to maximize biological control. Conservation Biological Control presents various means to modify or manipulate the environment to enhance the activities of natural enemies of pests. It establishes a conceptual link between ecology and the agricultural use of agents for biological control, and discusses both theoretical issues as well as practical management concerns. Certain to be interesting to ecologists and entomologists, this volume will also appeal to scientists, faculty, researchers and students interested in pest management, horticulture, plant sciences, and agriculture. Contains chapters by an international team of leading authorities Establishes a conceptual link between ecology and the agricultural use of agents for biological control Discusses both theoretical issues as well as practical management concerns Provides specific examples of how conservation principles are used to maximize the biological control of pests
Biological Control
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Author : George E. Heimpel
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-04-03
Biological Control written by George E. Heimpel and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-03 with Business & Economics categories.
This book enhances our understanding of biological control, integrating historical analysis, theoretical models and case studies in an ecological framework.
Theoretical Approaches To Biological Control
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Author : Bradford A. Hawkins
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2008-10-14
Theoretical Approaches To Biological Control written by Bradford A. Hawkins and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-14 with Nature categories.
Biological control is the suppression of pest populations using predators, parasitoids and pathogens. Historically, biological control has largely been on a trial-and-error basis, and has failed more often than it has succeeded. However by developing theories based upon fundamental population principles and the biological characteristics of the pest and agent, we can gain a much better understanding of when and how to use biological control. This book gathers together recent theoretical developments and provides a balanced guide to the important issues that need to be considered in applying ecological theory to biological control. It will be a source of productive and stimulating thought for all those interested in pest management, theoretical ecology and population biology.
Biology Control In Agriculture Ipm System
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Author : Marjorie Hoy
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2012-12-02
Biology Control In Agriculture Ipm System written by Marjorie Hoy and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Biological Control in Agricultural IPM Systems covers the proceedings of the 1984 symposium on Biological Control in Agricultural IPM Systems, held in the Citrus Research and Education Center of the University of Florida at Lake Alfred. The symposium summarizes the status and practical use of biological control in agricultural integrated pest management (IPM) systems in the United States. The book is organized into seven parts encompassing 31 chapters that cover the biological control of arthropods, weeds, plant pathogens, and nematodes. After briefly discussing the status and issues of biological control in IPM, the book deals with the basic principles of IPM programs and their related costs, risks, and benefits in biological control. The text also describes the compatibility of plant resistance with biological control of arthropods and the chemical mediated host or prey selection behaviors of entomophagous insects attacking herbivorous insect pests. It explains the development of microbial insecticides; the genetic improvement of insect pathogens; the use of entomogenous nematodes in cryptic and soil habitats; and the techniques for integrating the influences of natural enemies into models of crop/pest systems. The fourth part of the book focuses on the biological control of weeds. The following part considers the general concepts relating to the unique characteristics of plant diseases affecting aerial plant parts. This part also examines the biological control of soil plant pathogens in IPM systems and the use of soilborne viruses, bacteriocins, and hypovirulent strains of fungi as biological control agents. The concluding parts describe the biological control of nematodes and the status and limits to biological control in selected commodity IPM systems, such as citrus, grapes, alfalfa, cotton, and soybean. Entomologists, plant pathologists, weed scientists, nematologists, toxicologists, and economists will find this book invaluable.
Biological Control Measures Of Success
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Author : G. Gurr
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Biological Control Measures Of Success written by G. Gurr and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
As well as examining successful biological control programmes this book analyses why the majority of attempts fail. Off-target and other negative effects of biological control are also dealt with. Chapters contributed by leading international researchers and practitioners in all areas of biological control afford the book a breadth of coverage and depth of analysis not possible with a single author volume. Combined with the use of other experts to review chapters and editorial oversight to ensure thematic integrity of the volume, this book provides the most authoritative analysis of biological control published. Key aspects addressed include how success may be measured, how successful biological control has been to date and how may it be made more successful in the future. With extensive use of contemporary examples, photographs, figures and tables this book will be invaluable to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as being a `must' for all involved in making biological control successful.
Biological Control By Natural Enemies
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Author : Paul DeBach
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1991-06-27
Biological Control By Natural Enemies written by Paul DeBach and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-06-27 with Nature categories.
A concise account examining the historical background of biological control.
