This fully revised and updated second edition of Insect Pests of Potato now includes an opening section with a basic overview of agronomic and economic issues as they relate to potato production. It also features a new section that reviews potato production, as well as problems caused by insect pests and solutions to these problems, in all major potato-growing regions of the world. Further, a new section discusses theoretical foundations of potato pest management and includes chapters on ecological theory, evolutionary theory, and a case study on their applications to elucidate differences between Eastern and Western populations of Colorado potato beetle in North America. There is also a new chapter on the foundations of integrated pest management and their applications in controlling insect pests.

The sections on the biology of main pests and on control methods now feature the latest information, including emphasis on recent advances in molecular biology and genomics. Information on the use of dsRNA technology for pest control is also included, as are new chapters on potato ladybirds and on hemipterous pests other than aphids and psyllids.

This second edition provides improved integration and logical connections among chapters and expanded geographic scope of coverage making it the ideal reference on the topic.

Fully revised and updated with new sections on potato-growing regions and theoretical foundations of potato pest management using ecological theory, evolutionary theory and relevant case study insights
Contains improved integration and logical connections among chapters, expanded geographic scope of coverage, and scientific advances
Emphasizes recent advances in molecular biology and genomics, including the use of dsRNA technology for pest control

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Information

Publisher

Academic Press

Year

2022

ISBN

9780323984140

Edition

Topic

Biological Sciences

Subtopic

Botany

Index

Biological Sciences

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Part I. Potato as an important staple crop
Part II. Biology of major pests
Part III. Management approaches
Part IV. Problems and solutions in major potato-producing areas of the world
Part V. Basic science in potato pest management
Part VI. Current challenges and future directions
Index