Insect Pests of Potato Global Perspectives on Biology and Management

Name: Insect Pests of Potato Global Perspectives on Biology and Management
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ISBN: 9780123868954

ISBN-10: 0123868955

ISBN-13: 9780123868954

Edition: 2013

Authors: Andrei Alyokhin, Charles Vincent, Philippe Giordanengo

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Insect Pests of Potato: Biology and Management provides a comprehensive source of up-to-date scientific information on the biology and management of insects attacking potato crops, with an international and expert cast of contributors providing its contents. This book presents a complete review of the scientific literature from the considerable research effort over the last 15 years, providing the necessary background information to the subject of studying the biology management of insect pests of potatoes, assessment of recent scientific advances, and a list of further readings. This comprehensive review will be of great benefit to a variety of scientists involved in potato research and…

Book details

List price: $91.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 9/18/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 616
Size: 5.94" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English




Potato as an important staple crop



Potatoes and their Pests--Setting the Stage




Biology of major pests



Colorado Potato Beetle




Aaphids as Major Potato Pests




Leafhopper and Psyllid Pests of Potato




Wireworms as Pests of Potato




Potato tuberworms




Other Pests - China




Insect Pests of Potato in India: Biology and Management




Potato field as a managed ecosystem



Spud Web: Species Interactions and Biodiversity in Potatoes




Interactions among Organic Soil Amendments, Plants, and Insect Herbivores




Aphid-borne Virus Dynamics in Potato-Weed Pathosystem




Successional and Invasive Colonization of the Potato Crop by the Colorado Potato Beetle: Managing Spread




Management approaches



Chemical Control




Biological Control of Potato Insect Pests




Potato Resistance Against Insect Herbivores: Resources and Opportunities




Biopesticides




Physical Control Methods




Cultural Control and Other Non-Chemical Methods




Evolutionary Considerations in Potato Pest Management




Current challenges and future directions



Epilogue: The Road to Sustainability