Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management

The second edition of Insect Pests of Potato has been fully revised and updated, with an opening section on agronomic and economic issues, a new section on potato production, and a chapter on theoretical foundations of potato pest management. It also includes the latest information on the biology of main pests, control methods, and the use of dsRNA technology. The book has an expanded geographic scope and improved integration and logical connections among chapters, making it the ideal reference on the topic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 518 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

This second edition of Insect Pests of Potato, a comprehensive and extensively revised work, has been expanded to include an introductory section that provides a foundational understanding of the agronomic and economic aspects that are crucial to potato production. Furthermore, the book now features a dedicated section that comprehensively reviews potato production, highlighting the challenges posed by insect pests and exploring effective solutions to address these issues across the world's major potato-growing regions. Additionally, a new section has been introduced, delving into the theoretical foundations of potato pest management. This section encompasses chapters on ecological theory, evolutionary theory, and a case study that examines the applications of these theories to elucidate differences between Eastern and Western populations of the Colorado potato beetle in North America. Furthermore, the book includes a comprehensive chapter on the foundations of integrated pest management, discussing the various approaches and strategies employed to control insect pests. The sections on the biology of primary pests and control methods have been updated to incorporate the latest information, with a particular emphasis on recent advancements in molecular biology and genomics. Moreover, the book now includes a dedicated chapter on the use of dsRNA technology for pest control, highlighting its potential as a sustainable and innovative approach to managing insect pests. Additionally, new chapters have been added on potato ladybirds and on hemipterous pests other than aphids and psyllids, expanding the coverage of this second edition to include a broader range of insect pests that affect potato crops.

This revised and updated edition offers improved integration and logical connections among chapters, thereby enhancing the book's overall readability and usefulness as a reference on the subject of insect pests in potato production. With its expanded geographic scope of coverage, the book provides a valuable resource for researchers, farmers, and industry professionals alike, helping them stay informed about the latest developments and strategies in potato pest management.

Weight: 1376g
Dimension: 215 x 275 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128212370
Edition number: 2 ed