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Biological Invasions
CRC Press 2002; US$ 162.95Bioinvasion is fast becoming one of the world's most costly ecological problems. This work assembles detailed information on components of the invasive-species problem from six continents, reconfirming the diverse and unpredictable roles that non-native species assume as they invade. more...
Sterile Insect Technique
Springer 2006; US$ 349.99The sterile insect technique (SIT) is an environment-friendly method of pest control that integrates well into area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM) programmes. This book takes a generic, comprehensive, and global approach in describing the principles and practice of the SIT. more...
Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 89.00Presents principles and practices for ecologically based weed management in a wide range of temperate and tropical farming systems. Special attention is given to the evolutionary challenges that weeds pose and the roles that farmers can play in the development of new weed management strategies. more...
Landscape Ecology in Agroecosystems Management
CRC Press 2001; US$ 149.95An evaluation of the basic ecological functions of the agricultural landscape. Within the context of the manipulation of the environment for agricultural production, the work examines the relationships between the elements of the plant life, and other aspects of the agricultural system. more...
Molluscs as Crop Pests
CABI 2002; US$ 155.00Mollusc species constitute a major threat to sustainable agriculture. This is an analysis of the pest status of terrestrial mollusc species or species groups, and the progress towards development of solutions. It also covers the toxicology of chemicals, and the deployment of molluscicides in baits. more...
Sampling and Monitoring in Crop Protection
CABI 2000; US$ 140.00This text covers the statistical concepts of sampling in agricultural pest management, showing how to obtain sample data from the field and how to use the data in decision-making. Only minimal mathematical expertise is assumed, and worked examples using Mathcad are included. more...
Tropical Fruit Pests and Pollinators
CABI 2002; US$ 140.00Insect and other pests cause major economic damage on fruit crops in the tropics. However, some insects are beneficial. This book reviews these injurious and beneficial organisms and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality. more...
Plant Resistance to Parasitic Nematodes
CABI 2002; US$ 195.00This practically orientated book, describing methods for evaluating the resistance and tolerance of plant cultivars to parasitic nematodes, provides specific instructions on all phases of resistance screening. more...
Quality Control and Production of Biological Control Agents
CABI 2003; US$ 145.00The use of biological control agents has been increasing worldwide but there is a need for strict quality control in the production and use of these natural enemies. Written by scientists from Europe and North America, this book provides background theory and practical guidance on this subject. more...
Integrated Management and Biocontrol of Vegetable and Grain Crops Nematodes
Springer 2007; US$ 179.99The second volume of the IMPD series describes aspects related to most important phytoparasitic nematodes, considering the integration of biological control methods with other management practices and technologies, including the use of predatory nematodes and microbial rhizosphere antogonists. Chapters cover topics such as the mode of action and interactions... more...









