A Monograph on Whiteflies

ISBN-13: 9780367559038 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 212 str.

Nachhattar Singh Butter; A. K. Dhawan

Opis

It is complex species known to contain biotypes namely, New World (Biotype -A), B- biotype MEAM1 (Biotype-B or Bemisia argentifolii, and MED (Biotype-Q) depending upon the geographical location. The complete information on the bio-ecology of important species along with the feeding mechanism has been presented in this book.

Spis treści

1. Introduction, Identification, and Feeding Mechanism 2. Bioecology and the Extent of Damage 3. Taxonomic Status, Biotypes, and Endosymbionts 4. Population Sampling and Economic Thresholds 5. Pesticides—Resistance and Resurgence 6. Host Plant Resistance 7. Natural Enemy Complex, Entomopathogenic Organisms, and Botanicals 8. Insect Behavior Alteration Approaches 9. Mechanical and Physical Measures 10. Cultural Measures 11. Non-Chemical Measures 12. Weather Parameters and Forecasting Models 13. Vector of Plant Viruses 14. Management Strategies