Bibliography on Upsurges and Decline of Desert Locust Plagues 1925-89
Title | Bibliography on Upsurges and Decline of Desert Locust Plagues 1925-89 PDF eBook |
Author | P. J. A. Burt |
Publisher | |
Pages | 76 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Desert locust |
ISBN |
Bibliography on Upsurges and Decline of Desert Locust Plagues 1925-98
Title | Bibliography on Upsurges and Decline of Desert Locust Plagues 1925-98 PDF eBook |
Author | P. J. A. Burt |
Publisher | |
Pages | 75 |
Release | 2000-01-01 |
Genre | Grasshoppers |
ISBN | 9780859545211 |
British Reports, Translations and Theses
Title | British Reports, Translations and Theses PDF eBook |
Author | British Library. Document Supply Centre |
Publisher | |
Pages | 788 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Dissertations, Academic |
ISBN |
Anti-locust Memoir
Title | Anti-locust Memoir PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 432 |
Release | 1966 |
Genre | Locusts |
ISBN |
Living on the Edge
Title | Living on the Edge PDF eBook |
Author | Le Zwarts |
Publisher | BRILL |
Pages | 564 |
Release | 2016-10-18 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9004278133 |
'Living on the Edge' examines the function of the Sahel region of Africa as an important wintering area for long-distance migrant birds. It describes the challenges the birds have to cope with – climate change, of course, and rapid man-made habitat changes related to deforestation, irrigation and reclamation of wetlands. How have all these changes affected the birds, and have birds adapted to these changes? Can we explain the changing numbers of breeding birds in Europe by changes in the Sahel, or vice versa? Winner of the BB/BTO Best Bird Book Award 2010 The Jury commented: "It is a tremendous book in every department. It marks a step-change in our knowledge of the ecology of this critically important region in the European-African migration system and of the many species (familiar to us on their breeding grounds) that winter there. The authors combine the latest scientific information with vivid descriptions of landscapes and animals. Their book is richly illustrated with large numbers of drawings, maps and photographs by acclaimed experts. The wealth of coloured graphics has been particularly well thought out and encourages readers to delve into the figures and learn more about the region, rather than having the (all-too-common) opposite effect. Summing up, the jury praises not just the high quality of the texts, the information and the illustrations, but also the sheer pleasure of reading the book: "One of the key attributes of a good book is to be able to grip the reader's attention and transport him or her to another place. We feel confident that [Living on the edge] will have that effect."
Polyphagous Pests of Crops
Title | Polyphagous Pests of Crops PDF eBook |
Author | Omkar |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 539 |
Release | 2021-01-04 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9811580758 |
Polyphagous pests are primarily agricultural pests that feed on economically important agricultural and horticultural crops of wide taxonomic diversity across the globe. They cause immense damage across different crop varieties owing to their generalist and voracious food habits. The advent of mono-crop culture in a huge area and the massive use of pesticides post green revolution have massively increased pest outbreaks all over the world. The Middle Eastern countries, African continent and even the Indian subcontinent is increasingly facing resurgences of polyphagus pests. This book compiles an inclusive account of polyphagous pests. It covers locusts, termites, aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, gram pod borer, fall armyworm, thrips, mites and rodents. The book discusses mode of spread, enormity of losses caused, mechanism of action, and also means to reduce the crop losses. It brings together a unique perspective for researchers to learn effective pest management practices across all crops. This book is a reference guide to researchers and also useful for academicians and students of entomology.
Migrant Pests
Title | Migrant Pests PDF eBook |
Author | Royal Society (Great Britain). Discussion Meeting |
Publisher | Royal Society (GB) |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN |
A review of the problems of monitoring and control still posed by locusts, grasshoppers, moths and blackfly, in the light of progress made since the 1977 Royal Society Discussion Meeting on Strategy and Tactics of Control of Migrant Pests.