1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910449679003321

Titolo

Integrated pest management [[electronic resource] ] : potential, constraints, and challenges / / edited by Opender Koul, G.S. Dhaliwal, G.W. Cuperus

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, MA ; ; Wallingford, Oxon, : CABI Pub., 2004

ISBN

1-280-86613-6

9786610866137

0-85199-952-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (342 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

KoulOpender

DhaliwalG. S

CuperusGerrit W

Disciplina

632/.9

Soggetti

Pests - Integrated control

Pests - Biological control

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

About the Editors; Contributors; Preface; 1 Integrated Pest Management: Retrospect and Prospect; 2 Cultural Practices: Springboard to IPM; 3 The Relevance of Modelling in Successful Implementation of IPM; 4 Manipulation of Tritrophic Interactions for IPM; 5 Behaviour-modifying Chemicals: Prospects and Constraints in IPM; 6 Transgenic Insecticidal Cultivars in Integrated Pest Management: Challenges and Opportunities; 7 Plant Resistance against Pests: Issues and Strategies; 8 The Pesticide Paradox in IPM: Risk-Benefit Analysis

9 Manipulation of Host-finding and Acceptance Behaviours in Insects: Importance to IPM10 Integrated Pest Management in Forestry: Potential and Challenges; 11 Consumer Response to IPM: Potential and Challenges; 12 The Essential Role of IPM in Promoting Sustainability of Agricultural Production Systems for Future Generations; 13 Opportunities and Challenges for IPM in Developing Countries; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Although the concept and philosophy of integrated pest management have been largely accepted for some time, its implementation is



complex and faces numerous potential problems. If IPM is to enjoy widespread approval and adoption, it must be clearly defined and economically and socially acceptable. This book addresses many of the key issues surrounding IPM, particularly of insects, in a number of specially commissioned chapters. Contributors, mainly from the USA, are internationally recognizes experts on their subjects. Topics covered include: the pesticide paradox in IPM, a risk-benefit analys

2.

Record Nr.

UNISA996391893603316

Titolo

His Majesties whole army in the west conquered [[electronic resource] ] : And all Sir Ralph Hoptons horse and armes delivered to Sir Thomas Fairfax: with the copies of the severall letters that passed between them. The articles tendred by the Generall, Sir Ralph Hoptons answer, with the conclusions and agreements of the commissioners. Upon what termes all their horse, in number 2000. and more, and all their armes, are surrendred to Sir Thomas Fairfax, besides 120. come in from Pendennis Castle, and the last news from Prince Charles. The taking of Truro, and the whole proceedings of the affairs in those parts. These letters are commanded to be printed, and are published according to order

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed for Matthew Walbancke, 16 March 1645 [i.e. 1646]

Descrizione fisica

[2], 15 [i.e. 13], [1] p

Altri autori (Persone)

FairfaxThomas Fairfax, Baron,  <1612-1671.>

HoptonRalph Hopton, Baron,  <1598-1652.>

Soggetti

Great Britain History Civil War, 1642-1649 Campaigns Early works to 1800

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Wing has publication year 1645[6]; Thomason catalogue lists under 1646.

Page number 13 is misnumbered 15.

Reproduction of the original in the British Library.



Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0018