Biological Control: Benefits and Risks

by James M. Lynch

Book Overview

Biological control of insect pests, plant pathogens, and weeds is the only major alternative to the use of chemical pesticides in agriculture and forestry. This book is the first comprehensive attempt at a balanced benefit/risk assessment of biological control. It covers classical biological control of pests and weeds, augmentation of natural enemies, and the use of biopesticides. Unique sections deal with genetic engineering of biocontrol agents...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052154405X
• ISBN13: 9780521544054
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.7"