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Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management

by Alyokhin, A.; Vincent, C.; Giordanengo, P. (Eds)

Publisher : Academic Press

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Description:

Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management, including an emphasis on recent advances in molecular biology and genomics. Information on the use of dsRNA technology for pest control is also included, as is a chapter on hemipterous pests other than aphids and psyllids. Finally, the book includes an opening chapter with a basic overview of agronomic issues, thus making it easier to use for students and researchers new to the subject.

Further, a new section discusses theoretical foundations of potato pest management and includes chapters on ecological theory, evolutionary theory, and a case study on their applications to elucidate differences between Eastern and Western populations of Colorado potato beetle in North America.

* Fully revised and updated with new sections on potato-growing regions and theoretical foundations of potato pest management using ecological theory, evolutionary theory and relevant case study insights

* Contains improved integration and logical connections among chapters, expanded geographic scope of coverage, and scientific advances

* Emphasizes recent advances in molecular biology and genomics, including the use of dsRNA technology for pest control

* Includes a new chapter on hemipterous pests other than aphids and psyllids