Aphids - Their Biology, Natural Enemies and Control

In spite of the extensive attention given by research workers to aphids no comprehensive review has been published covering all aspects of aphid biology. A few small books exist on certain aspects of nomenclature, ecology, physiology and natural enemies. Aphid biology is studied by many specialists, all representing their own area of interest, therefore the only way to present this comprehensive review is by the multi-author approach. This three-volume work is compiled in a similar way to the first books in the series World Crop Pests: Spider Mites. The volumes contain contributions by more than 40 authors. In this first volume an account is given on morphology and systematics, anatomy, genetics, life cycles, ways of life, reproduction and polymorphism and interaction with the environment. These topics are followed by an in-depth study of evolution of aphids, especially in connection with the evolution of plants. In addition processes governing the development of population structure and speciation are elicited.

List of contents

10. Damage by Aphids. The Responses of Plants to the Feeding of Aphidoidea: Principles. The Responses of Plants to the Feeding of Aphidoidea: Specific Responses and Damage (P.W. Miles). Crop Loss Assessment (P.W. Wellings et al.). Viruses Transmitted by Aphids (E.S. Sylvester). 11. Control of Aphids. Chemical Control: Introduction. Chemical Control to Reduce Damage. Chemical Control to Reduce Virus Diseases (A. Schepers). Aphid Resistance to Insecticides (A.L. Devonshire, A.D. Rice). Biological Control: Introduction (M. Carver). Biological Control in the Open Field (R.D. Hughes). Biological Control in Greenhouses (P.M.J. Ramakers). Modifying Aphid Behaviour (R.W. Gibson, A.D. Rice). Host Plant Resistance (J.L. Auclair). Integrated Control (P. Harrewijn et al.).

Product details

• Authors: Bozzano G Luisa, Jeffrey M. Lemm, Bozzano G Luisa, Bozzano G. Luisa, Gerard Meurant, Unknown, Author Unknown, Author M. Unknown
• Assisted by: P. Harrewijn (Editor), A. K. Minks (Editor)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780444427991
• ISBN: 978-0-444-42799-1
• No. of pages: 322
• Series: Aphids; Aphids; World Crop Pests; Aphids, Volume 2c
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; Gartenbau, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Pest Control, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, Science, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Horticulture, Insects (entomology), Agricultural science, Commercial horticulture, Horticulture, Agronomy & crop production, Pest control, Agronomy and crop production, Tropical Agriculture, Pest control / plant diseases, Tropical agriculture: practice & techniques