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Biological Control in Crop Protection Neil Helyer (Fargro Ltd UK)

Biological Control in Crop Protection By Neil Helyer (Fargro Ltd UK)

Biological Control in Crop Protection by Neil Helyer (Fargro Ltd UK)


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Summary

Considers the importance of beneficial insects and other predators in protecting crops. The text for each species includes a detailed description, life cycle, life history, habits, associations to specific crops and pests, and potential influence on farming practice. Photographs are also included.

Biological Control in Crop Protection Summary

Biological Control in Crop Protection by Neil Helyer (Fargro Ltd UK)

The aim of this handbook is to provide an identification guide for use by scientists and growers dealing with major arable crops, such as cereals, sugar beet, oil-seed rape, maize/corn and potatoes. All key groups of commercially-bred predators and parasites are included - insects, arachnids, relevant nematodes and pathogens. Photographs and accompanying drawings enable the reader to identify each species and its effects. The text for each species includes a detailed desciption, life cycle, life history, habits, associations to specific crops and pests and potential influence on farming practice. The handbook also contains an index of common names, scientific names, key species and rarer species, plus main literature references for each grouping.

Table of Contents

Introduction Arable Crops Orchard Crops Ornamental Crops Glass house Crops Main Species - Centipedes, Eel Worms, Fungi, Parasitic Wasps, Lacewings, Predatory Bugs, Spiders, Harvestmen, Predatory Mites, Earwigs, Predatory Flies, Hoverflies, Rove Beetles, Ladybirds, Ground Beetles Index

Additional information

GOR002678557
9781874545286
1874545286
Biological Control in Crop Protection by Neil Helyer (Fargro Ltd UK)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Manson Publishing Ltd
20030303
224
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