Biological Control of Tropical Weeds using Arthropods

Edited by Rangaswamy Muniappan , Gadi V. P. Reddy , Anantanarayanan Raman

ISBN 10: 1107411262 / ISBN 13: 9781107411265

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2012

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507 pages. 9.45x6.69x1.18 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biological Control of Tropical Weeds using Arthropods
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107411262
• ISBN 13: 9781107411265
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.8 kilograms

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Synopsis

Weeds are a major constraint to agricultural production, particularly in the developing world. Cost-efficient biological control is a self-sustaining way to reduce this problem, and produces fewer non-target effects than chemical methods, which can cause serious damage to the environment. This book covers the origin, distribution, and ecology of twenty model invasive weed species, which occur in habitats from tropical to temperate to aquatic. Sustainable biological control of each weed using one or more arthropods is discussed. The aim is to provide ecological management models for use across the tropical world, and to assist in the assessment of potential risks to native and economic plants. This is a valuable resource for scientists and policy makers concerned with the biological control of invasive tropical plants.

Book Description

This book covers the origin, distribution, and ecology of twenty invasive tropical weed species, and their sustainable biological control using arthropods. The aim is to provide ecological management models for use across the tropical world, and to assist in the assessment of potential risks to native and economic plants.