Rice insect pests: biology and ecology Aggelos Delivorrias

Rice insect pests: biology and ecology Aggelos DelivorriasRice farmers face many abiotic and biotic constraints in their quest to increase rice production. In conjunction with the introduction of new high yielding drought and flood tolerant rice varieties, increasing yields will require a reduction in losses to insect pests. This chapter presents the knowledge and expertise of leading rice entomologists from Africa, Asia and the Americas to provide the first global coverage of rice insect pests. It presents

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The chapter considers new developments and requirements in relation to future demand for food production without any risk to the natural environment or human welfare

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the chapter discusses some examples of the application of functional agro-biodiversity to boost key ecosystem services on organic farms

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It is one of the most common and major fruits globally and is considered the fifth most important fruit (in terms of production area and volume) after mango

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Pathogens of soybean include bacteria