Biological Control of Weeds
Title | Biological Control of Weeds PDF eBook |
Author | M. H. Julien |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Gardening |
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Each entry details the target weed, control agent, year of first release, country of origin of agent, status and degree of control, research organisation involved, and key references. The catalogue format has been modified slightly from earlier editions to improve ease of use. The book provides an invaluable means of keeping track of the world situation, and is a handy reference for professionals, research workers and students interested in the biological control of weeds.
Best Practice Guide
Title | Best Practice Guide PDF eBook |
Author | CRC for Australian Weed Management |
Publisher | |
Pages | 15 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Biological pest control agents |
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Release and Establishment of Weed Biological Control Agents
Title | Release and Establishment of Weed Biological Control Agents PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 15 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Weeds |
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Biological Control of Weeds in Australia
Title | Biological Control of Weeds in Australia PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Cullen |
Publisher | CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Pages | 641 |
Release | 2012-03-05 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 0643104216 |
Biological control of weeds has been practised for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique. The classical example of control of prickly pears in Australia by the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, which was imported from the Americas, helped to set the future for biocontrol of weeds in many countries. Since then there have been many projects using Classical Biological Control to manage numerous weed species, many of which have been successful. Importantly, there have been no serious negative non-target impacts – the technique, when practised as it is in Australia, is safe and environmentally friendly. Economic assessments have shown that biocontrol of weeds in Australia has provided exceedingly high benefit-to-cost ratios. This book reviews biological control of weeds in Australia to 2011, covering over 90 weed species and a multitude of biological control agents and potential agents. Each chapter has been written by practising biological control of weeds researchers and provides details of the weed, the history of its biological control, exploration for agents, potential agents studied and agents released and the outcomes of those releases. Many weeds were successfully controlled, some were not, many projects are still underway, some have just begun, however all are reported in detail in this book. Biological Control of Weeds in Australia will provide invaluable information for biological control researchers in Australia and elsewhere. Agents used in Australia could be of immense value to other countries that suffer from the same weeds as Australia. The studies reported here provide direction to future research and provide examples and knowledge for researchers and students.
Natural Enemies
Title | Natural Enemies PDF eBook |
Author | Ann E. Hajek |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 396 |
Release | 2004-02-12 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 9780521653855 |
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Biological Control
Title | Biological Control PDF eBook |
Author | George E. Heimpel |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 393 |
Release | 2017-04-03 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0521845149 |
This book enhances our understanding of biological control, integrating historical analysis, theoretical models and case studies in an ecological framework.
Control of Pests and Weeds by Natural Enemies
Title | Control of Pests and Weeds by Natural Enemies PDF eBook |
Author | Roy van Driesche |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 484 |
Release | 2009-01-26 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1444300415 |
Biological control – utilizing a population of natural enemies to seasonally or permanently suppress pests – is not a new concept. The cottony cushion scale, which nearly destroyed the citrus industry of California, was controlled by an introduced predatory insect in the 1880s. Accelerated invasions by insects and spread of weedy non-native plants in the last century have increased the need for the use of biological control. Use of carefully chosen natural enemies has become a major tool for the protection of natural ecosystems, biodiversity and agricultural and urban environments. This book offers a multifaceted yet integrated discussion on two major applications of biological control: permanent control of invasive insects and plants at the landscape level and temporary suppression of both native and exotic pests in farms, tree plantations, and greenhouses. Written by leading international experts in the field, the text discusses control of invasive species and the role of natural enemies in pest management. This book is essential reading for courses on Invasive Species, Pest Management, and Crop Protection. It is an invaluable reference book for biocontrol professionals, restorationists, agriculturalists, and wildlife biologists. Further information and resources can be found on the Editor’s own website at: www.invasiveforestinsectandweedbiocontrol.info/index.htm