Plant Defence: Biological Control

Insects, pests, and weeds cause significant crop losses and reduced food supplies, affecting agricultural products' quality and economic hardship for growers and processors. Chemical control methods are often expensive, ineffective, and pose health, safety, and environmental risks. Biological control uses beneficial biological agents to control pests, offering an environmentally friendly approach to plant disease and weed management. The book, written by renowned experts, covers the interaction between hosts and pests, the development of biological control agents, and their practical applications in crops management. It is valuable for academicians, researchers, and industries involved in studying and manufacturing these products.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 478 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Insects, pests, and weeds pose significant challenges to agriculture, leading to substantial crop losses, reduced food supplies, lower quality of agricultural products, economic hardships for growers and processors, and environmental concerns. Conventional chemical control methods often lack economic viability, effectiveness, and may pose unwanted health, safety, and environmental risks. Biological control, on the other hand, utilizes beneficial biological agents to effectively manage pests and diseases, offering an environmentally friendly approach. This book, written by renowned experts in the field, provides a comprehensive account of the interaction between hosts and pests, as well as the development of biological control agents for practical applications in crop management. The contents are organized into several sections, including general biology of plant defense, the use of natural compounds for biological control, the use of biological agents, mechanisms of action, and commercial aspects. The book is intended for academicians, researchers, and industries involved in studying and manufacturing these products.

Insects, pests, and weeds are significant contributors to agricultural challenges, resulting in substantial crop losses, reduced food supplies, lower quality agricultural products, economic hardships for growers and processors, and environmental concerns. Conventional chemical control methods often lack economic viability, effectiveness, and may pose unwanted health, safety, and environmental risks. Biological control, on the other hand, utilizes beneficial biological agents to effectively manage pests and diseases, offering an environmentally friendly approach. This book, written by renowned experts in the field, provides a comprehensive account of the interaction between hosts and pests, as well as the development of biological control agents for practical applications in crop management. The contents are organized into several sections, including general biology of plant defense, the use of natural compounds for biological control, the use of biological agents, mechanisms of action, and commercial aspects. The book is intended for academicians, researchers, and industries involved in studying and manufacturing these products.

Weight: 741g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030510367
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2020