Thrips Biology and Management

Thrips (fhysanoptera) are very small insects, widespread throughout the world with a preponderance of tropical species, many temperate ones, and even a few living in arctic regions. Of the approximately 5,000 species so far identified, only a few hundred are crop pests, causing serious damage or tra...

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Other Authors: Parker, Bruce L. (Editor), Skinner, Margaret (Editor), Lewis, Trevor (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1995, 1995
Edition:1st ed. 1995
Series:NATO Science Series A:, Life Sciences
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. Introduction to Thrips/Plant Relationships
  • II. Pest Problems in Field, Forest and Glasshouse Crops
  • III. Vectoring of Plant Pathogens
  • IV. Biological Control Agents and Practices
  • V. Chemical Control
  • VI. Integrated Pest Management
  • VII. Ecology and Behavior
  • VIII. Development and Genetics
  • IX. Field Sampling and Laboratory Techniques
  • Thrips Species and Synonyms
  • Conference Participants
  • Thrips Species Index