Biological Control in IPM Systems in Africa

Author： Neuenschwander P.;Borgemeister C.;Langewald J.

Publisher： CABI Publishing‎

Publication year： 2003

E-ISBN: 9781845933388

P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780851996394

Subject： S476 biocontrol

Keyword： Plant Pathology and Diseases Insecticide and Herbicide Technology Pest Control Technology

Language： ENG

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Description

Biological control has made a major contribution to integrated pest management (IPM) in Africa, but its documentation has been scattered and often under-reported. This book provides a review of the most important studies, including not only successes, but also on-going challenges. The focus is on arthropod pests and weeds, but diseases are also covered where significant. In 24 chapters, case studies and promising research results are presented that cover biocontrol by naturally occurring agents, by exotic agents or by seasonal manipulation. This book provides a valuable resource for scientists worldwide. It is particularly useful for pest control professionals working in Africa.

Chapter

1 Historical Overview of Biological Control in Africa

2 Biological Control of Alien Plant Invaders in Southern Africa

3 Biological Control of Cassava and Mango Mealybugs in Africa

4 Cassava Green Mite in Africa – a Unique Example of Successful Classical Biological Control of a Mite Pest on a Continental Scale

5 Biological Control of the Potato Tuber Moth Phthorimaea operculella in Africa

6 Biological Control of Whiteflies in Sub-Saharan Africa

7 Biological Control of Homopteran Pests of Conifers in Africa

8 Biological Control of Defoliating, and Phloem- or Wood-feeding Insects in Commercial Forestry in Southern Africa

9 Biological Control of Gramineous Lepidopteran Stem Borers in Sub-Saharan Africa

10 Biological Control and Management of the Alien Invasive Shrub Chromolaena odorata in Africa

11 Aquatic Weeds in Africa and their Control

12 Endophytic Microbial Biodiversity and Plant Nematode Management in African Agriculture

13 Species of Trichoderma and Aspergillus as Biological Control Agents against Plant Diseases in Africa

14 Towards the Registration of Microbial Insecticides in Africa: Non-target Arthropod Testing on Green MuscleTM, a Grasshopper and Locust Control Product Based on the Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae var. acridum

15 Microbial Control of Termites in Africa

16 IPM of Banana Weevil in Africa with Emphasis on Microbial Control

17 The Role of Biological Control in Integrated Management of Striga Species in Africa

18 Mango-infesting Fruit Flies in Africa: Perspectives and Limitations of Biological Approaches to their Management

19 Biological Control, a Non-obvious Component of IPM for Cowpea

20 Biological Control and Other Pest Management Options for Larger Grain Borer Prostephanus truncatus

21 Biological Control of Helicoverpa armigera in Africa

22 Biological Control in IPM for Coffee

23 Biological Control of the Diamondback Moth Plutella xylostella in Africa

24 Biological Control for Increased Agricultural Productivity, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection in Africa

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