Conservation Biological Control (Hardcover)

Pedro A. Barbosa

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This volume is a comprehensive treatment of how the principles of ecology and conservation biology can be used to maximize biological control. Conservation Biological Control presents various means to modify or manipulate the environment to enhance the activities of natural enemies of pests. It establishes a conceptual link between ecology and the agricultural use of agents for biological control, and discusses both theoretical issues as well as practical management concerns. Certain to be interesting to ecologists and entomologists, this volume will also appeal to scientists, faculty, researchers and students interested in pest management, horticulture, plant sciences, and agriculture.
Key Features
* Contains chapters by an international team of leading authorities
* Establishes a conceptual link between ecology and the agricultural use of agents for biological control
* Discusses both theoretical issues as well as practical management concerns
* Provides specific examples of how conservation principles are used to maximize the biological control of pests

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Imprint:	Academic Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1998
First published:	1998
Editors:	Pedro A. Barbosa
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	396
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-078147-8
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant ecology Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Pest control > General Books > Academic & Education > Professional & Technical > Agronomy & Agriculture
LSN:	0-12-078147-6
Barcode:	9780120781478