Handbook of Vegetable Pests

Handbook of Vegetable Pests
by John L. Capinera
Hardcover - 2700 pages 1st edition (April 15, 2001)
Academic Press
ISBN: 0121588610
Dimensions (in inches): 1.54 x 11.32 x 8.85

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Intended as a desk reference for professionals in agriculture, including entomologists, horticulturists, cooperative extension service personnel, crop consultants, and members of the agrochemical industry, this useful volume provides an overview of vegetable crops grown in North America and the major groups of pests that cause injury; identifies major and minor pests known to attack each crop plant family; and profiles the appearance, life history, and management of pests. Appendices provide simple keys to important groups of pests; provide additional sources of information on vegetable pests; and cross lists plant names, journal abbreviations, and titles. Includes 15 pages of color identification plates, over 600 detailed b&w line drawings, a glossary, and extensive references.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

M.K. Harris, Texas A&M University, in Choice, December 2001
"This is the best resource available on vegetable pests for the scholar or producer designing or conducting a mananagement program."

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