Western Corn Rootworm - Ecology and Management (Hardcover)

Western Corn Rootworm, "Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte," has been a major economic pest of maize in the Americas for many years. However, since the early 1990s, it has become an increasing threat to crops in Europe and is expected to spread to all maize growing areas of the continent. This book provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge of the biology and ecology of this insect pest and how it might be managed in order to limit its damage as it spreads into new agroecological areas. Cultural, biotechnical and biological control measures are addressed, as are ecological baseline data such as population dynamics, economic thresholds and aspects of its behavior. The book also examines the potential of plant protection techniques currently used in North America to be applied in Europe.

General

Imprint:	Cabi Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2004
First published:	2005
Editors:	Stefan Vidal • Ulrich Kuhlmann • C. Edwards
Dimensions:	244 x 172 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-85199-817-6
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Crop husbandry > Cereal crops Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Pest control > General Promotions
LSN:	0-85199-817-8
Barcode:	9780851998176

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