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020 _a9781107280267 (ebook)
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_beng
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_cUkCbUP
050 4 _aSB933.3
_b.H37 2018
082 0 4 _a632/.96
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100 1 _aHajek, Ann E.,
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aNatural enemies :
_ban introduction to biological control /
_cAnn E. Hajek, Jørgen Eilenberg.
250 _aSecond edition.
264 1 _aCambridge :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2018.
300 _a1 online resource (xiii, 439 pages) :
_bdigital, PDF file(s).
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 25 Jul 2018).
520 _aThis second edition of Natural Enemies will give students, professionals, and anyone wishing to learn the basics of biological control a fully updated and thorough introduction. The book discusses the huge diversity of organisms used in the control of pests, weeds and plant pathogens, and compares the many different strategies referred to as 'biological control': the introduction of exotic natural enemies, application of predators, parasitoids, and microorganisms as biopesticides, and manipulation of the environment to enhance natural enemy populations. The authors present the ecological concepts which form the bases of biological control and discuss recent changes to make biological control safe for the environment. Case studies are included throughout, providing in-depth examples of the use of different organisms and strategies in a variety of ecosystems. A new chapter covers the current challenges; the impact of climate change, the problem of invasive species, and how biological control can aid sustainability.
650 0 _aPests
_xBiological control.
650 0 _aWeeds
_xBiological control.
700 1 _aEilenberg, Jørgen,
_eauthor.
776 0 8 _iPrint version:
_z9781107668249
856 4 0 _uhttps://doi.org/10.1017/9781107280267
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