Tropical fruit pests and pollinators [[electronic resource] ] : biology, economic importance, natural enemies, and control / / edited by J.E. Peña, J.L. Sharp, and M. Wysoki

• Pubblicazione: Wallingford, Oxon, UK ; ; New York, : CABI Pub., c2002
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (454 p.)
• Disciplina: 634/.6
• Soggetto topico: Tropical fruit - Diseases and pests; Tropical fruit - Diseases and pests - Control; Insect pollinators - Control
• Altri autori: PeñaJorge E. <1948-> SharpJennifer L WysokiM
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contributors; 1 Introduction; 2 Pests of Banana; Colour Plates; 3 Tropical Citrus Pests; 4 Pests and Pollinators of Mango; 5 Pests of Papaya; 6 Pests of Pineapple; 7 Pollinators and Pests of Annona Species; 8 Pests and Pollinators of Avocado; 9 Pests of Guava; 10 Pests of Minor Tropical Fruits; 11 Pests of Litchi and Longan; 12 Passion Fruit; 13 Quarantine Treatments for Pests of Tropical Fruits; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Insect and other pests cause major economic damage on fruit crops in the tropics. However, some insects are beneficial. This book reviews these injurious and beneficial organisms and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality.
• Titolo autorizzato: Tropical fruit pests and pollinators
• ISBN: 1-280-81183-8; 9786610811830; 0-85199-976-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910784119903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II