Isbn: 9781402069383 - from biological control to invasion: the ladybird harmonia axyridis as a model species (5 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Harmonia axyridis has been described as the 'most invasive ladybird on Earth'. It has a long history of use as a classical biological control agent in the USA and more recently in Europe. This beetle has been effective at controlling pest insects in a variety of crop systems but it poses unacceptable risks by impacting on non-target species as both an intraguild predator and competitor.Written by renowned scientists, this book is a synthesis of recent research on H. axyridis and provides informative insights into current perspectives and future directions. Biological control is an essential component of sustainable agriculture but the distinction between a successful biological control agent and an invasive species can be narrow. We hope that lessons can be learnt from H. axyridis.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 287 pages. 9.50x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.