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Handbook of Mites of Economic Plants, The: Identification, Bio-ecology and Control
Vincenzo Vacante
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Description for Handbook of Mites of Economic Plants, The: Identification, Bio-ecology and Control
Hardback. An encyclopaedic reference on major mites, described by family in terms of internal and external morphology, bio-ecology and family systematics. Methods of mite collection and laboratory study is described, plus species diagnostic characteristics, world distribution, host plants, identification by type of damage they cause and control strategies. Num Pages: 700 pages, 300 Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 0. .
Mites pose a serious problem to plants worldwide, attacking crops and spreading disease. When mites damage crops of economic importance the impacts can be felt globally. Mites are among the most diverse and successful of invertebrates, with over 45,000 described species, with many more thousands to be discovered. They are responsible for a significant portion of the losses of crops for food, fibre, industry and other purposes, and require expensive and often controversial pest control measures. Understanding these mites is vital for entomologists, pest researchers, agronomists and food producers. Knowledge of mite pests helps to inform control strategies and optimize ... Read more
Mites pose a serious problem to plants worldwide, attacking crops and spreading disease. When mites damage crops of economic importance the impacts can be felt globally. Mites are among the most diverse and successful of invertebrates, with over 45,000 described species, with many more thousands to be discovered. They are responsible for a significant portion of the losses of crops for food, fibre, industry and other purposes, and require expensive and often controversial pest control measures. Understanding these mites is vital for entomologists, pest researchers, agronomists and food producers. Knowledge of mite pests helps to inform control strategies and optimize ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
700
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
890
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845939946
SKU
V9781845939946
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-23
Reviews for Handbook of Mites of Economic Plants, The: Identification, Bio-ecology and Control
A precious work from an acarological point of view. Dr. Vacante has put together the best world literature on Eriophyids of economical importance... He is to be highly praised for it.
Carlos H.W. Flechtmann"
Carlos H.W. Flechtmann"