Pests and diseases of tropical crops /
D. S. Hill, J. M. Waller.
- London ; New York : Longman group ltd., 1982-1988.
- 2 v. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Intermediate tropical agriculture series .
Contents;
1. principles of pests and disease control Pests Diseases Economic aspects of pests and disease control Forecasting pest attack and plant disease epidemics
2. Control of pests and diseases by non-chemical methods Introduction International and national control The breeding, selection and use of resistant plant Cultural methods Biological methods Integrated control Pest management Physical methods
3. Chemical methods of pests and diseases The mode of action and presentation of toxic chemicals Methods of application Equipment for application to standing Efficient and safe use of pesticides
4. Chemicals Materials used to control plant pests Materials used to control diseases
Includes bibliographies and index.
0582606144 (v. 1) : 0582606152 (v. 2)
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Tropical crops--Diseases and pests. Tropical crops--Diseases and pests--Control.