Research Methods in Toxicology and Insecticide Resistance Monitoring of Rice Planthoppers
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Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9712202607
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Rice Planthoppers
Author: Kong Luen Heong
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-10-23
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9401795355
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The book discusses planthopper pests of rice. These insects are one of the most destructive pests, threatening food security around the world. The historical development of the rice planthopper problem shows that they are secondary pests and single-discipline control tactics or strategies were not able to manage them, and instead caused frequent resurgences. This book not only presents new approaches to this persistent problem, but also new ecological methods, new perspectives on the effect of pesticide marketing, insights into developing resistant varieties and structural reforms in pest management. Integrating biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects, it clearly presents the latest information on newly developed strategies for managing this pest. Dr. K. L. Heong is the principal scientist and insect ecologist at the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines. He has been researching rice planthoppers for more than 30 years. Dr. Heong is a fellow of the Third World Academy of Science and the Academy of Sciences, Malaysia. Professor Jia-an Cheng is an insect ecologist who has been studying rice planthoppers for about 50 years. He is a professor at Zhejiang University, China. Professor M.M. Escalada works at Visayas State University.
Proceedings of the FAO/IRRI Workshop on Judicious and Efficient Use of Insecticides on Rice
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Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 9711041006
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Present and future directions of chemical control research; Techniques for evaluating and screening insecticides; Efficient use of insecticides.
Manual for Testing Insecticides on Rice
Author: E. A. Heinrichs
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 141
ISBN-13: 9711040247
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Planning insecticide evaluation studies. Rearing of test insects. Determining LD50 values of insecticides. Insectary evaluation of insecticides. Field evaluation of insecticides. Physical assessment of spraying systems. Sampling insect populations and estimating insect damage in field experiments. Statistical analysis of insect populations and plant damage. Data reporting and making insect control recommendations.
Neem Pesticides in Rice
Author: Guan Soon Lim
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9712200477
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Traditional and modern perspectives of neem; Using neem to controle pests; Effects of neem on montarget organisms; Socioeconomics of neem; Neem use in integrated pes management; Botanical pesticides other than neem; Lessons leamed and the next steps.
New and Future Development in Biopesticide Research: Biotechnological Exploration
Author: Surajit De Mandal
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2022-05-03
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 9811639892
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book discusses different approaches for successful pest-management through biotechnological interventions. Pest management is directly associated with the agricultural productivity. The book introduces the reader to various kinds of biopesticides that have been developed and are being developed for field application. Chemical pesticides have been widely used to control pests, and these induce pesticide resistance as well as other environmental problems. This book discusses the necessity to develop alternate pest control strategies, especially environment-friendly and target-specific biopesticides against destructive pests. The book describes important aspects such as microbial biopesticides, plant-based biopesticides, natural products that act against pests and the various other biotechnological advances and limitations of these biopesticides. It provides an in-depth knowledge of the latest research and development in the area of biopesticides. This informative book is meant for students and researchers in the fields of biotechnology, agriculture and applied microbiology.
Pesticide Resistance in Arthropods
Author: Richard Roush
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 1468464299
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Bruce E. Tabashnik and Richard T. Roush Pesticide resistance is an increasingly urgent worldwide problem. Resistance to one or more pesticides has been documented in more than 440 species of insects and mites. Resistance in vectors of human dise8se, particularly malaria-transmit ting mosquitoes, is a serious threat to public health in many nations. Agricultural productivity is jeopardized because of widespread resistance in crop and livestock pests. Serious resistance problems are also evident in pests of the urban environ ment, most notably cockroaches. Better understanding of pesticide resistance is needed to devise techniques for managing resistance (Le. , slowing, preventing, or reversing development of resistance in pests and promoting it in beneficial natural enemies). At the same time, resistance is a dramatic example of evolution. Knowledge of resistance can thus provide fundamental insights into evolution, genetics, physiology, and ecology. Resistance management can help to reduce the harmful effects of pesticides by decreasing rates of pesticide use and prolonging the efficacy of environmentally safe pesticides. In response to resistance problems, the concentration or frequency of pesticide applications is often increased. Effective resistance management would reduce this type of increased pesticide use. Improved monitoring of resis tance would also decrease the number of ineffective pesticide applications that are made when a resistance problem exists but has not been diagnosed. Resistance often leads to replacement of one pesticide with another that is more expensive and less compatible with alternative controls.
Impact of Pesticides on Farmer Health and the Rice Environment
Author: Prabhu L. Pingali
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Published: 1995-09-30
Total Pages: 678
ISBN-13: 0792395212
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The book covers the various aspects of the use of pesticides, their behavior, degradation, and impacts in wetland ricefields, and presents the results of surveys conducted in the Philippines and Thailand. It includes both bibliographic reviews and selected aspects of the experimental results of a research project on pesticide impacts in wetland ricefields. The first phase of the `Pesticide Impact' project was developed in the Philippines from 1989 to 1991. It was a multidisciplinary/collaborative approach involving scientists from IRRI, NRI (England), ORSTOM (France), UPLB (Philippines) who studied the effects of pesticides on the environment and on farmers' health, and the economical aspects of their use.
Integration of Insect-Resistant Genetically Modified Crops within IPM Programs
Author: Jörg Romeis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2008-07-01
Total Pages: 451
ISBN-13: 1402083734
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Insect pests remain one of the main constraints to food and fiber production worldwide despite farmers deploying a range of techniques to protect their crops. Modern pest control is guided by the principles of integrated pest management (IPM) with pest resistant germplasm being an important part of the foundation. Since 1996, when the first genetically modified (GM) insect-resistant maize variety was commercialized in the USA, the area planted to insect-resistant GM varieties has grown dramatically, representing the fastest adoption rate of any agricultural technology in human history. The goal of our book is to provide an overview on the role insect-resistant GM plants play in different crop systems worldwide. We hope that the book will contribute to a more rational debate about the role GM crops can play in IPM for food and fiber production.
The Future Role of Pesticides in US Agriculture
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2000-11-02
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 0309172942
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. The Future Role of Pesticides explores the role of chemical pesticides in the decade ahead and identifies the most promising opportunities for increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pesticide use. The committee recommends R&D, program, and policy initiatives for federal agriculture authorities and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This book presents clear overviews of key factors in chemical pesticide use, including: Advances in genetic engineering not only of pest-resistant crops but also of pests themselves. Problems in pesticide useâ€"concerns about the health of agricultural workers, the ability of pests to develop resistance, issues of public perception, and more. Impending shifts in agricultureâ€"globalization of the economy, biological "invasions" of organisms, rising sensitivity toward cross-border environmental issues, and other trends. With a model and working examples, this book offers guidance on how to assess various pest control strategies available to today's agriculturist.
