Collins New Naturalist Library: Plant Pests - Softcover

Alford, David V.

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9780007338481: Collins New Naturalist Library: Plant Pests

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ISBN 10: 0007338481 ISBN 13: 9780007338481

Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd, 2011

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Reviewing its subject on a crop-by-crop basis with particular reference to insects and mites, this guide covers a wide range of pests, detailing host crops, key pests, and the most interesting types irrespective of their status. Although emphasis is placed mainly on arable and horticultural field crops, pests of protected crops—both edible and non-edible—are also included. Details of the pests' life cycles, status, distribution, and the damage they cause are given, and natural enemies of pests are reviewed. The author also examines the impact of pesticides, climate change, crop management practices, and the on-farm landscape. Pests of cereals, oilseed rape and other oil and brassica seed crops, forage and fodder crops, potatoes, sugar beet and related root crops, field vegetables, and more are also discussed.

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About the Author:

Dr David V. Alford formerly worked at Rothamsted Experimental Station and for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food. He has wide experience of insects and mites associated with crops, both at home and abroad, and is author of many scientific papers and reference books.

Review:

Praise for the New Naturalist series: 'The series is an amazing achievement.' The Times Literary Supplement 'The books are glorious to own.' Independent 'David V. Alford provides a fascinating account of the natural history of the insects and mites that inhabit our farms and gardens, and feed on our cultivated plants [...]. A must have for those who collect titles in the New Naturalist series or have an interest in garden pests.' The Guardian

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