Insect Pests of Potato: Biology and Management provides a comprehensive source of up-to-date scientific information on the biology and management of insects attacking potato crops, with an international and expert cast of contributors providing its contents. This book presents a complete review of the scientific literature from the considerable research effort over the last 15 years, providing the necessary background information to the subject of studying the biology management of insect pests of potatoes, assessment of recent scientific advances, and a list of further readings. This comprehensive review will be of great benefit to a variety of scientists involved in potato research and production, as well as to those facing similar issues in other crop systems.
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Preface 6. Contributors 7. PART I: Potato as an Important Staple Crop 8. Chapter 1. Potatoes and their Pests – Setting the Stage 9. PART II: Biology of Major Pests 10. Chapter 2. The Colorado Potato Beetle 11. Chapter 3. Aphids as Major Potato Pests 12. Chapter 4. Leafhopper and Psyllid Pests of Potato 13. Chapter 5. Wireworms as Pests of Potato 14. Chapter 6. Biology and Ecology of Potato Tuber Moths as Major Pests of Potato 15. Chapter 7. Other Pests – China 16. Chapter 8. Insect Pests of Potato in India: Biology and Management 17. PART III: The Potato Field as a Managed Ecosystem 18. Chapter 9. Spud Web: Species Interactions and Biodiversity in Potatoes 19. Chapter 10. Interactions among Organic Soil Amendments, Plants, and Insect Herbivores 20. Chapter 11. Aphid-Borne Virus Dynamics in the Potato-Weed Pathosystem 21. Chapter 12. Successional and Invasive Colonization of the Potato Crop by the Colorado Potato Beetle: Managing Spread 22. PART IV: Management Approaches 23. Chapter 13. Chemical Control of Potato Pests 24. Chapter 14. Biological Control of Potato Insect Pests 25. Chapter 15. Potato Resistance Against Insect Herbivores: Resources and Opportunities 26. Chapter 16. Biopesticides 27. Chapter 17. Physical Control Methods 28. Chapter 18. Cultural Control and other Non-Chemical Methods 29. Chapter 19. Evolutionary Considerations in Potato Pest Management 30. PART V: Current Challenges and Future Directions 31. Chapter 20. Epilogue: The Road to Sustainability 32. Index 33. Color Plate
Insect Pests of Potato: Biology and Management provides a comprehensive source of up-to-date scientific information on the biology and management of insects attacking potato crops, with an international and expert cast of contributors providing its contents. This book presents a complete review of the scientific literature from the considerable research effort over the last 15 years, providing the necessary background information to the subject of studying the biology management of insect pests of potatoes, assessment of recent scientific advances, and a list of further readings. This comprehensive review will be of great benefit to a variety of scientists involved in potato research and production, as well as to those facing similar issues in other crop systems.
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Preface 6. Contributors 7. PART I: Potato as an Important Staple Crop 8. Chapter 1. Potatoes and their Pests – Setting the Stage 9. PART II: Biology of Major Pests 10. Chapter 2. The Colorado Potato Beetle 11. Chapter 3. Aphids as Major Potato Pests 12. Chapter 4. Leafhopper and Psyllid Pests of Potato 13. Chapter 5. Wireworms as Pests of Potato 14. Chapter 6. Biology and Ecology of Potato Tuber Moths as Major Pests of Potato 15. Chapter 7. Other Pests – China 16. Chapter 8. Insect Pests of Potato in India: Biology and Management 17. PART III: The Potato Field as a Managed Ecosystem 18. Chapter 9. Spud Web: Species Interactions and Biodiversity in Potatoes 19. Chapter 10. Interactions among Organic Soil Amendments, Plants, and Insect Herbivores 20. Chapter 11. Aphid-Borne Virus Dynamics in the Potato-Weed Pathosystem 21. Chapter 12. Successional and Invasive Colonization of the Potato Crop by the Colorado Potato Beetle: Managing Spread 22. PART IV: Management Approaches 23. Chapter 13. Chemical Control of Potato Pests 24. Chapter 14. Biological Control of Potato Insect Pests 25. Chapter 15. Potato Resistance Against Insect Herbivores: Resources and Opportunities 26. Chapter 16. Biopesticides 27. Chapter 17. Physical Control Methods 28. Chapter 18. Cultural Control and other Non-Chemical Methods 29. Chapter 19. Evolutionary Considerations in Potato Pest Management 30. PART V: Current Challenges and Future Directions 31. Chapter 20. Epilogue: The Road to Sustainability 32. Index 33. Color Plate
