Pathogens, vectors, and plant diseases : approaches to control /

Pathogens, Vectors, and Plant Diseases: Approaches to Control is a collection of papers that discusses how vector host interactions, vector ecology, and disease epidemiology can be applied to disease prevention and control. The book deals with innovative strategies pertaining to control of vector-bo...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Harris, Kerry F., Maramorosch, Karl
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Academic Press, 1982.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Pathogens, Vectors, and Plant Diseases: Approaches to Control is a collection of papers that discusses how vector host interactions, vector ecology, and disease epidemiology can be applied to disease prevention and control. The book deals with innovative strategies pertaining to control of vector-borne viruses and viral infections in plants. One paper discusses nonpesticidal control of vector-borne viruses including soil solarization that uses solar energy for crop protection, and insect sterilization through radiation, chemosterilants or genetic modifications. Another paper discusses chemical.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 310 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781483273488
1483273482