Natural Enemies An Introduction to Biological Control

This second edition of Natural Enemies will give students, professionals, and anyone wishing to learn the basics of biological control a fully updated and thorough introduction. The book discusses the huge diversity of organisms used in the control of pests, weeds and plant pathogens, and compares t...

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Main Author: Hajek, Anne E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2018
Edition:Second edition
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