Developing Resistant Plants (Classic Reprint): The Ideal Method of Controlling Insects: The Ideal Method of Controlling Insects (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Jr., Philip Luginbill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0428670458 ISBN 13: 9780428670450

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Developing resistant plants: the ideal method of controlling insects A practical look at how scientists breed crops that resist pests, reducing losses and protecting yields. This book surveys the science behind making plants less attractive or more tolerant to insect damage, with real-world examples from wheat, alfalfa, corn, barley, and cotton.

Across crops and regions, researchers show how resistant varieties emerge, the challenges of building multi-pest defense, and the teamwork needed among entomologists, agronomists, geneticists, and breeders. The text traces progress, the economics of resistant crops, and the hopeful role of resistant hybrids in supporting sustainable farming.

- Learn the main goals and methods for developing insect resistance in plants.
- See historical and regional case studies, including alfalfa and corn, and their impact on yields and costs.
- Explore how resistance is tested, refined, and applied to different crops.
- Understand why ongoing monitoring for insect biotypes matters for long-term success.

Ideal for readers of agricultural science, crop genetics, and pest management who want a clear, data-informed view of how resistant varieties are created and used in farming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428670458
• ISBN 13: 9780428670450
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24