Insects on palms /

This book reviews the interrelationships between palms and insects, emphasizing the similarities in various world regions. Host plants, distribution and bionomics of representative insects are discussed according to their feeding sites on palms (foliage, flowers, fruits and stems) and their taxonomi...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Howard, F. W.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Wallingford, Oxon ; New York, NY : CABI Pub., ©2001.
Subjects:
Palms > Diseases and pests.
Insect pests.
Insect pests > Control.
Insect Control
Palmiers > Maladies et fléaux.
Insectes nuisibles.
Insectes nuisibles > Lutte contre.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agriculture > Forestry.
Arecaceae.
Insects.
Animal ecology.
Books.
Flowers.
Foliage.
Fruits.
Geographical distribution.
Host plants.
Insect control.
Pest management.
Stems.
Taxonomy.
Insect pests
Insect pests > Control
Palms > Diseases and pests
Insecten.
Palmen.
Schadelijke dieren.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:This book reviews the interrelationships between palms and insects, emphasizing the similarities in various world regions. Host plants, distribution and bionomics of representative insects are discussed according to their feeding sites on palms (foliage, flowers, fruits and stems) and their taxonomic groups. Host and distribution records for the most extensively represented insect families on palms are tabulated. Pest management and field techniques are also covered.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 400 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-379) and index.
ISBN:9780851997056
0851997058
1280811552
9781280811555
Access:University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus.

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