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Release : 1995
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Synopsis Biologically Based Technologies for Pest Control by :
Download or read book Biologically Based Technologies for Pest Control written by . This book was released on 1995. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Office of Technology Assessment
Release : 2005
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 288/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Biologically Based Technologies for Pest Control by : Office of Technology Assessment
Download or read book Biologically Based Technologies for Pest Control written by Office of Technology Assessment. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report examines an array of the biologically-based tools that underpin effective IPM (integrated pest management). It is divided into sections on: context, technologies, risks and regulations, from research to implementation, and commercial considerations.
Author : National Research Council
Release : 1996-03-21
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Synopsis Ecologically Based Pest Management by : National Research Council
Download or read book Ecologically Based Pest Management written by National Research Council. This book was released on 1996-03-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widespread use of broad-spectrum chemical pesticides has revolutionized pest management. But there is growing concern about environmental contamination and human health risksâ€"and continuing frustration over the ability of pests to develop resistance to pesticides. In Ecologically Based Pest Management, an expert committee advocates the sweeping adoption of ecologically based pest management (EBPM) that promotes both agricultural productivity and a balanced ecosystem. This volume offers a vision and strategies for creating a solid, comprehensive knowledge base to support a pest management system that incorporates ecosystem processes supplemented by a continuum of inputsâ€"biological organisms, products, cultivars, and cultural controls. The result will be safe, profitable, and durable pest management strategies. The book evaluates the feasibility of EBPM and examines how best to move beyond optimal examples into the mainstream of agriculture. The committee stresses the need for information, identifies research priorities in the biological as well as socioeconomic realm, and suggests institutional structures for a multidisciplinary research effort. Ecologically Based Pest Management addresses risk assessment, risk management, and public oversight of EBPM. The volume also overviews the history of pest managementâ€"from the use of sulfur compounds in 1000 B.C. to the emergence of transgenic technology. Ecologically Based Pest Management will be vitally important to the agrichemical industry; policymakers, regulators, and scientists in agriculture and forestry; biologists, researchers, and environmental advocates; and interested growers.
Author : Robert D. Lumsden
Release : 1993
Genre : Science
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Book Synopsis Pest Management: Biologically Based Technologies by : Robert D. Lumsden
Download or read book Pest Management: Biologically Based Technologies written by Robert D. Lumsden. This book was released on 1993. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings begin with an introductory section that deals with the definition, framework, and role of biologically based control, with emphasis on development of a holistic systems approach to lead the field into the 21st century. The following five sections include papers on biocontrol agents for suppression of insects, biocontrol agents for suppression of plant pathogens, biocontrol agents for suppression of weeds, natural compounds in pest management, and genetic manipulation of biocontrol agents. The last section deals with implementation of needs, issues, and challenges. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Jack E. Rechcigl
Release : 1999-09-24
Genre : Science
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Book Synopsis Biological and Biotechnological Control of Insect Pests by : Jack E. Rechcigl
Download or read book Biological and Biotechnological Control of Insect Pests written by Jack E. Rechcigl. This book was released on 1999-09-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pest and disease management continues to challenge the agricultural community. The rise in new pest and crop problems juxtaposed with public concern over pesticide use and more stringent environmental regulations creates the need for today's agricultural producers to stay current with new technologies for producing quality crops profitably. Biological and Biotechnological Control of Insect Pests presents an overview of alternative measures to traditional pest management practices, utilizing biological control and biotechnology. The removal of some highly effective broad-spectrum chemicals, caused by concerns over environmental health and public safety, has resulted in the development of alternative, reduced risk crop protection products. These products, less toxic to the environment and easily integrated into biological control systems, target specific life stages or pest species. Predation - recognized as a suitable, long term strategy - effectively suppresses pests in biotechnological control systems. Biological and Biotechnological Control of Insect Pests covers these topics and more. It explores the current approaches in alternative solutions such as: biological control agents, parasites and predators, pathogenic microorganisms, pheromones, botanical insecticides, genetic control, genetic engineering of plants and biocontrol agents, and government regulations for biocontrol agents and recombinant DNA technology. This book will be a useful resource to entomologists, agronomists, horticulturists, and environmental scientists.
