Integrated pest management for sustainable rice cultivation: a holistic approach
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Integrated pest management for sustainable rice cultivation: a holistic approach
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This chapter describes a holistic approach to integrated pest management (IPM) using knowledge of the natural regulation of herbivore and weed populations and of natural succession in agricultural wetlands. It draws attention to the drivers of change in rice production systems, the forms that future rice production systems will take and anticipated pest problems. The chapter indicates the need for increased attention to understanding rice ecosystems in a holistic manner to ensure the economic and environmental sustainability of modern rice production systems. The chapter shows that knowledge of rice ecosystems, combined with a range of available technologies, can enhance ecosystem functioning, ensure efficient extension pathways and thereby increase the success of IPM.
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Table of contents
- 1âIntroduction
- 2âEmerging rice production landscapes and âcrop health syndromesâ
- 3âIncreasing rice production
- 4âIncreasing water productivity
- 5âReducing labour costs
- 6âIncreased availability and marketing of agrochemicals
- 7âPest management for rice: scientific approaches
- 8âKnowledge of the rice production system
- 9âBiocides, traps and barriers
- 10âTransgenic and herbicide-resistant rice varieties
- 11âGenetic approaches to resistance and tolerance
- 12âEnhancing natural regulation
- 13âIntegrating management practices
- 14âEducation and extension
- 15âFuture trends and conclusion
- 16âWhere to look for further information
- 17âReferences