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Plant Defence: Biological Control (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2020)
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Plant Defence: Biological Control (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2020)
Series: Progress in Biological Control, 22
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Insects, pests and weeds are responsible for substantial loss of
crops and reduced food supplies, poorer quality of agricultural
products, economic hardship for growers and processor. Generally,
chemical control methods are neither always economical nor are they
effective and may have associated unwanted health, safety and
environmental risks. Biological control involves use of beneficial
biological agents to control pests and offers an environmental
friendly approach to the effective management of plant diseases and
weeds. The chapters are written by well recognized group leaders in
the field. This book provides a comprehensive account of
interaction of host and pests, and development of biological
control agents for practical applications in crops management
utilizing inherent defence mechanism, induced stimulation and
biological control agents. The contents are divided into the
following sections: General biology of plant defence, Use of
natural compounds for biological control, Use of biological agents,
Mechanism of action and Commercial aspects. The book will be useful
for academicians, researcher and industries involved in study and
manufacturing these products.
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