An Introduction to Biological Control

An Introduction to Biological Control by A.P. Gutierrez, P.S. Messenger, R. van den Bosch.

This volume is a revision of Biological Control by R. van den Bosch and P. S. Messenger, originally published by Intext Publishers. In the revision, I have attempted to keep the original theme, and to update it with current research findings and new chapters or sections on insect pathology, microbia...

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Main Authors: Gutierrez, A.P (Author), Messenger, P.S (Author), van den Bosch, R. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 1982.
Edition:1st ed. 1982.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Plant science.
Botany.
Trees.
Animal anatomy.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1 The Nature and Scope of Biological Control
  • 2 The Ecological Basis for Biological Control
  • 3 The History and Development of Biological Control
  • 4 Natural Enemies
  • 5 Microbial Control of Insects, Weeds, and Plant Pathogens
  • 6 Procedures in Natural-Enemy Introduction
  • 7 Life Table Analysis in Population Ecology
  • 8 Factors Limiting Success of Introduced Natural Enemies
  • 9 Analysis of Classical Biological Control Programs
  • 10 Naturally Occurring Biological Control and Integrated Control
  • 11 Other Kinds of Pests and Other Biological Methods of Pest Control
  • 12 Economics of Biological Controls
  • 13 The Future of Biological Control
  • Appendix: List of Species Cited in the Text.

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