ISBN: 9781333317508 - insect injuries to the seed and root of indian corn (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book gives a complete account of the biology and behavior of the great variety of insects and other invertebrates that damage corn and its stored products. The volume places this information in a broader framework, both historically and within the context of applied entomology and crop protection. It opens with chapters on the history of agricultural entomology and the economic impact of corn pests, as well as the morphology, behavior and ecology of insects and other corn pests. It continues with a thorough taxonomic treatment of all insects and other invertebrate pests of corn. The information pertaining to each pest includes detailed descriptions of the various stages, life history, habits, host range, economic importance, natural enemies, and methods of control. These detailed accounts are illustrated with nearly 300 figures. Also included are keys to aid in identification of pests, a glossary of technical terms, and an extensive bibliography of more than 2,500 references. This book is comprehensive reference on the pests of corn and their control for entomologists, acarologists, nematologists, plant pathologists, weed scientists, extension personnel, regulatory personnel, farmers, and all others interested in corn pests and their management. 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.…