| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 717 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Preface; List of Contributors; 1. Taxonomic Issues; 2. Population Genetic Issues: The Unfolding Story Using Molecular Markers; 3. Life Cycles and Polymorphism; 4. Host-plant Selection and Feeding; 5. Nutrition and Symbiosis; 6. Growth and Development; 7. Aphid Movement: Process and Consequences; 8. Predators, Parasitoids and Pathogens; 9. Chemical Ecology; 10. Insecticide Resistance; 11. Coping with Stress; 12. Population Dynamics; 13. Feeding Injury; 14. Transmission of Plant Viruses; 15. Chemical Control; 16. Cultural Control; 17. Host-plant Resistance; 18. Biological Control |
| Summary |
This book contains 31 chapters covering aphids as crop pests, from recent advances in molecular science and chemical ecology to forecasting and insect pest management decision support systems. It is a comprehensive reference volume on all aspects of the biology of aphids that are relevant to their pest status (including aphid taxonomy, population genetics, life cycle, host plant selection and feeding, nutrition and symbiosis, growth and development, movement, predators, parasitoids, entomopathogens, insecticide resistance and population dynamics) and management strategies to control these pests. Intended for students, researchers and practitioners in the field of entomology and crop production, this book includes several case study chapters on integrated pest management in specific crops, such as cotton, sorghum and cucurbits |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Aphids.
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Aphids -- Control.
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Agricultural pests.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- General.
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Aphidoidea.
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Cucurbitaceae.
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Gossypium.
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Gossypium herbaceum.
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Gossypium hirsutum.
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Insects.
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Sorghum bicolor.
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Animal nutrition.
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Behaviour.
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Biological control.
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Biological control agents.
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Biological development.
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Chemical control.
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Chemical ecology.
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Cotton.
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Decision analysis.
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Entomopathogens.
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Feeding.
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Forecasting.
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Growth.
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Host-seeking behaviour.
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Insect control.
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Insect pests.
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Insecticide resistance.
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Integrated control.
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Integrated pest management.
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Life cycle.
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Natural enemies.
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Parasitoids.
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Pathogens.
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Pest control.
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Pest management.
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Physical activity.
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Plant pests.
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Population dynamics.
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Population genetics.
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Predators.
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Symbiosis.
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Taxonomy.
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Agricultural pests
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Aphids
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Aphids -- Control
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Van Emden, H. F. (Helmut Fritz)
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Harrington, Richard, 1955-
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| ISBN |
9781845932022 |
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1845932021 |
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1280952997 |
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9781280952999 |
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9786610952991 |
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661095299X |
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