Biological Control of Tropical Weeds Using Arthropods
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About the Book
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 Details
ISBN-13: 9780521877916
EAN: 9780521877916
Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Continuations: English
Dewey: 632.5
Height: 245 mm
Language: English
MediaMail: Y
Number of Items: 01
Series Title: English
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-10: 0521877911
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Acedemic Level: Academic_Level
Book Type: Academic_Level
Depth: 25
Edition: 1
Illustration: Y
LCCN: 2008052567
No of Pages: 495
PrintOnDemand: N
Spine Width: 28 mm