Isbn: 9781333180959 - Essay on the Insects and Diseases Injurious to the Wheat Crops (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a prize-winning essay offering a detailed exploration of destructive insects, with particular focus on the Hessian fly. Written in 1857, it serves as a fascinating historical account of insect infestations from the perspective of 19th-century North America, and offers a comprehensive summary of the Hessian fly's impact, life cycle, and behavior. The author delves into the debate surrounding the fly's origins, presenting convincing evidence that it is a European import, and traces its devastating progress across the American continent, from its initial appearance in 1776 to its widespread presence by 1857. The essay also explores the effects of the Hessian fly on wheat crops, and the various methods employed to combat its infestations, including crop rotation and the use of resistant wheat varieties. This book provides an in-depth look at a significant insect pest, and offers insights into the challenges and strategies involved in managing destructive insects in agriculture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…