Biological control in IPM systems in Africa /

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI Publishing, in association with the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation (CTA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), 2003.
• Subjects: Pests > Biological control > Africa.; Plant Pests, (New March 2000); Biological Control.; Biological Resources (Animal); Pathogens, Parasites and Infectious Diseases (Wild Animals), (New March 2000); Insects.; Animal genetic resources.; Biological control.; Biological control agents.; Entomopathogens.; Insect control.; Insect pests.; Introduced species.; Natural enemies.; Pathogens.; Pest control.; Plant pests.; Plant protection.; Predators.; Electronic books.
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• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 414 pages) : illustrations, charts, maps; Also available in print format.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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This book contains 24 chapters containing case studies and research papers on the biological control of pests by naturally occurring agents, exotic agents or by seasonal manipulation in Africa. This book will be of interest to those working in the areas of crop protection, entomology and pest management. An index of terms and species found in the book is provided.