This book contains chapters that capture the full breadth of the basic and applied information on entomopathogenic (EPNs) and slug parasitic nematodes (SPNs) that are used or have potential in the management of insect pests, molluscs and/or other researched targets such as plant parasitic...

This paper provides an overview of the history of pest (including pathogens, insects and weeds) management since 8000 BC, pesticide use and the history of integrated pest management (IPM) in developed and developing countries. The role of IPM in Green Revolution agriculture is described. The...

Plant Sciences Reviews provides scientists and students in the field with timely analysis on key topics in current research. These chapters were originally published in CAB Reviews. This volume makes available in printed form the reviews in plant sciences published during 2012. Topics in this...

The incidence of pests and diseases on crops in developing countries has caused a lot of food insecurity and negatively affected the agro-allied industries. The use of synthetic pesticides has been the only means of combating the pests and diseases to achieve large-scale food production in...

This chapter focuses on the environmental effects of chemical pest control and associated management options across the major pest groups, especially insects, plant pathogens and weeds. Reviews are presented on the evolving pest management systems in developing countries.

This book provides an overview (chapter 1) of the general biology, ecology and economic importance of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.), and covers in detail the following: general morphology (chapter 2); taxonomy, identification and principal species (chapter 3); biochemical and molecular...

This paper deals with major developments in chickpea production. The recent success stories and the reasons why such breakthroughs have not occurred in other regions are analysed. Drought resistance or tolerance through early maturity, increased seed yield and disease and Helicoverpa pest...

This chapter on CIRAD (Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche pour le Développement) in France covers the following: scientific coordination; working partnerships; case studies of integrated pest management (cultural and biological control, host plant resistance, chemical attractants and ...