Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects

. Ed(s): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M.; Lieutier, Francois; Paine, Timothy

ISBN 10: 1402006187 / ISBN 13: 9781402006180

Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002

About this Item

Gives a worldwide synthesis of tree resistance to insects. This book constitutes a treatment of the state of our knowledge on patterns of resistance by insect guilds and how this knowledge can be deployed to achieve the management of damaging forest insects. It is suitable for researchers attempting to manage forest pests using genetic resistance. Editor(s): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M.; Lieutier, Francois; Paine, Timothy. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; PSAB; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664. . 2002. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402006187
• ISBN 13: 9781402006180
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects is a worldwide synthesis of tree resistance to insects. The contributions are by senior scientists and represent all the major forested regions of the world. The book constitutes a comprehensive treatment of the state of our knowledge on patterns of resistance by insect guilds and how this knowledge can be deployed to achieve the management of damaging forest insects. This book will serve as an essential reference book for all researchers and practitioners attempting to manage forest pests using genetic resistance.