Classical biological control of bemisia tabaci inthe United States: a review of interagency research and implementation

This book reviews the interagency research and development effort on classical biological control in the USA from 1992-2002. The successful exploration, importation, screening, evaluation, rearing, and establishment of at least five exotic Bemisia tabaci natural enemies in rapid response to the devastating infestations in the USA is a landmark in interagency cooperation and coordinationof multiple disciplines. In this volume, the various authors present detailedreviews of natural enemy exploration, introduction, and evaluation efforts that will serve as a guide to support and encourage classical biological controlinputs into other integrated pest management systems. Covers all key aspects of the classical biocontrol program Includes 18 chapters contributed by 28 USDA, state department of agriculture, and university scientists who participatedin the project Organization and conduct of the project serves as a useful model for developing programs directed at biological control and whiteflies in other countries, as well as biocontrol programs for other pests

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-6739-6
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés