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Physical Control Methods in Plant Protection

Jointly published with INRA, Paris. Pesticide resistance is becoming more frequent and widespread with more than 500 insect species known to have become resistant to synthetic insecticides. On the other hand, consumers increasingly demand agricultural products without any pesticide residues. This bo...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Vincent, Charles (Editor), Panneton, Bernhard (Editor), Fleurat-Lessard, Francis (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2001, 2001
Edition:1st ed. 2001
Subjects:
Plant Science
Agriculture
Forestry
Botany
Ecology
Ecology 
Plant Sciences
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • High Temperature and Inert Atmospheres
  • Control of Insects in Post-Harvest: Low Temperature
  • Electromagnetic Methods
  • Electromagnetic Radiation for Plant Protection
  • The Use of Microwaves for Insect Control
  • Optical Filters against Grey Mould of Greenhouse Crops
  • Photochemical Treatment for Control of Post-Harvest Diseases in Horticultural Crops
  • Control of Insects in Post-Harvest: Radio Frequency and Microwave Heating
  • Electrical Weed Control: Theory and Applications
  • Mechanical Control
  • Mechanical Weed Control in Agriculture
  • Mechanical Weed Control in Corn (Zea mays L.)
  • Mulching and Plasticulture
  • Physical Barriers for the Control of Insect Pests
  • Control of Insects in Post-Harvest: Inert Dusts and Mec

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