Handbook of Biological Control: Principles and Applications of Biological Control
Author(s)
Fisher, T. W.
Bellows, Thomas S.
Caltagirone, L. E.
Dahlsten, D. L.
Huffaker, Carl B.
Gordh, G.
Fisher, T. W.
Bellows, Thomas S.
Caltagirone, L. E.
Dahlsten, D. L.
Huffaker, Carl B.
Gordh, G.
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.
Key Features
* Introduction (preface plus 2 chapters)
* Principles and processes (12 chapters)
* Agents, biology, and methods (6 chapters)
* Applications (10 chapters)
* Research (2 chapters)
Keywords
Entomology, General, Botany, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> Botany, Trades & Technology -> Agriculture -> General, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> Zoology
Entomology, General, Botany, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> Botany, Trades & Technology -> Agriculture -> General, Biological Sciences & Nutrition -> Biology -> Zoology
| Name in long format: | Handbook of Biological Control: Principles and Applications of Biological Control |
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| ISBN-10: | 0122573056 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780122573057 |
| Book pages: | 1046 |
| Book language: | en |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Publisher: | Academic Press |
| Dimensions: | Height: 11.32 Inches, Length: 8.83 Inches, Weight: 6.0406659788 Pounds, Width: 2.05 Inches |
