Biocontrol in Protected Culture

Heinz, K.M.

ISBN 10: 1883052394 / ISBN 13: 9781883052393

Published by Ball Publishing,US, 2004

About this Item

Type: Book An authoritative reference on the subject of using non-chemical controls on greenhouse-grown crops, this book explains the latest in crop-management techniques from around the globe. The contributing authors come from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Italy, and Asia. Biological control factors and the various types of controls -- predators, parasites, nematodes, and pathogens -- are described. Information is also provided on greenhouse structures, sampling, quality control, specific pests on both ornamental and vegetable crops -- whiteflies, spider mites, leafminers, thrips, aphids, other minor pests -- and soil borne pests. Specific crops are also discussed, including chrysanthemums, poinsettias, cut flowers, foliage plants, woody ornamentals, bedding plants, cucumbers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Illustrated with occasional colour photographs.552pp.Bottom right corners slightly bumped.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biocontrol in Protected Culture
• Publisher: Ball Publishing,US
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1883052394
• ISBN 13: 9781883052393
• Binding: Cloth/Laminated Boards
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Like New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published
• Weight: 43 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

About this title

Synopsis

An authoritative reference on the subject of using non-chemical controls on greenhouse-grown crops, this book explains the latest in crop-management techniques from around the globe. The contributing authors come from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Italy, and Asia. Biological control factors and the various types of controls -- predators, parasites, nematodes, and pathogens -- are described. Information is also provided on greenhouse structures, sampling, quality control, specific pests on both ornamental and vegetable crops -- whiteflies, spider mites, leafminers, thrips, aphids, other minor pests -- and soil borne pests. Specific crops are also discussed, including chrysanthemums, poinsettias, cut flowers, foliage plants, woody ornamentals, bedding plants, cucumbers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms.

About the Author

Kevin M Heinz is a professor of entomology at Texas A&M University. He lives in College Station, Texas. Roy M Van Driesche is a professor of entomology at the University of Massachusetts and the co-author of Biological Control'. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.