[PDF] Biological Control Of Weeds A Practitioners Guide For South East Australia eBook

Author : K.L.S. Harley
Publisher : ISBS
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 18,87 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Weeds
ISBN : 9780909605742

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Botanical affinities; Exploration for manual enemies; Pre-introduction studies of selected species; The decision to introduce a species; What kinds of natural enemies are used for biological control of weeds?; What are the effects of natural enenies on host abundance?; Propagation, liberation, establishment and effects; Biological control of native weeds.

Author : M. H. Julien
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 44,90 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 064309993X

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Biological control of weeds has been practiced for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique. The classical example of control of prickly pears in Australia by the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, which was imported from the Americas, helped to set the future for biocontrol of weeds in many countries. Since then there have been many projects using Classical Biological Control to manage numerous weed species, many of which have been successful. Importantly, there have been no serious negative non-target impacts - the technique, when practiced as it is in Australia, is safe and environmentally friendly. Economic assessments have shown that biocontrol of weeds in Australia has provided exceedingly high benefit-to-cost ratios. This book reviews biological control of weeds in Australia to 2011, covering over 90 weed species and a multitude of biological control agents and potential agents. Each chapter has been written by practicing biological control of weeds researchers and provides details of the weed, the history of its biological control, exploration for agents, potential agents studied and agents released and the outcomes of those releases. Many weeds were successfully controlled, some were not, many projects are still underway, some have just begun, however all are reported in detail in this book. Biological Control of Weeds in Australiawill provide invaluable information for biological control researchers in Australia and elsewhere. Agents used in Australia could be of immense value to other countries that suffer from the same weeds as Australia. The studies reported here provide direction to future research and provide examples and knowledge for researchers and students. KEY FEATURES * A unique collation of information for Australian weed research and management * Contains all the information about biological control of weeds in Australia in one book * Provides key references for further information * Will become a well cited publication

Author : Juan A. Morales-Ramos
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 11,38 MB
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128221488

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Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens, Second Edition explores the latest advancements and technologies for large-scale rearing and manipulation of natural enemies while presenting ways of improving success rate, predictability of biological control procedures, and demonstrating their safe and effective use. Organized into three sections, Parasitoids and Predators, Pathogens, and Invertebrates for Other Applications, this second edition contains important new information on production technology of predatory mites and hymenopteran parasitoids for biological control, application of insects in the food industry and production methods of insects for feed and food, and production of bumble bees for pollination.Beneficial organisms include not only insect predators and parasitoids, but also mite predators, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses. In the past two decades, tremendous advances have been achieved in developing technology for producing these organisms. Despite that and the globally growing research and interest in biological control and biotechnology applications, commercialization of these technologies is still in progress. This is an essential reference and teaching tool for researchers in developed and developing countries working to produce “natural enemies in biological control and integrated pest management programs. Highlights the most advanced and current techniques for mass production of beneficial organisms and methods of evaluation and quality assessment Presents methods for developing artificial diets and reviews the evaluation and assurance of the quality of mass-produced arthropods Provides an outlook of the growing industry of insects as food and feed and describes methods for mass producing the most important insect species used as animal food and food ingredients

Author : Kate Blood
Publisher : C.H. Jerram & Associates
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 12,49 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Weeds
ISBN :

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Details over 175 environmental weeds in south eastern Australia. This field guide contains entries that include weed shape and size, history and uses, taxonomic relationships, origin, weedy distribution, description, reproductive and growth characteristics and confusing look-a-likes. It is useful for farmers, amateur naturalists and others.

Author : K.L.S. Harley
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 47,27 MB
Release : 1973
Category :
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Botanical affinities; Exploration for manual enemies; Pre-introduction studies of selected species; The decision to introduce a species; What kinds of natural enemies are used for biological control of weeds?; What are the effects of natural enenies on host abundance?; Propagation, liberation, establishment and effects; Biological control of native weeds.

Author : Fiona J. Richardson
Publisher :
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 33,98 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9780958743938

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A comprehensive identification guide for weeds in the south-east region of Australia. Includes over 2000 plant species, subspecies, varieties and hybrids including weeds of agriculture, bushland, waterways, gardens, roadsides, wasteland and amenity areas, and many new and emerging problem species. Illustrated with over 1600 photographs including spectacular close-up shots of many features; and situations where the species are likely to be found. Written in easy-to-understand language and beautifully illustrated, this is a field guide for anyone interested in the identification of pest plants and the preservation of our native flora. An essential tool for community and government organisations, park rangers, weed officers and advisers, agronomists, landholders, horticulturists, landscapers, amateur naturalists and gardeners.

Author : Adam Muyt
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 15,62 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Weeds
ISBN : 9780958743976

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A field guide for anyone who loves and cares about the Australian bush, this book identifies the most serious environmental weeds and suggest how they can be dealt with.