Life Table Parameters of Tetranychid Mites - Couverture souple

Kaimal, Sangeetha G

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 6207654722 ISBN 13 : 9786207654727

Editeur : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

The book explores the life cycle of spider mites, major pests of various crops and medicinal plants. These adaptable arthropods have a polyphagous nature, short life cycle, high reproductive capacity, and growing pesticide resistance, making them formidable threats. The study highlights their rapid proliferation under favorable conditions, leading to severe infestations and accelerated pesticide resistance. It also examines how temperature and humidity shape spider mites' biology, with warm, dry conditions increasing their threat as global temperatures rise. The book details the damage they cause by weakening plants, reducing photosynthesis, stunting growth, and leading to significant yield losses. Additionally, it provides an analysis of the morphological characteristics of spider mites at different life stages, crucial for accurate identification and targeted control. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive overview of spider mites, emphasizing the challenges they pose to crop production and serving as a valuable resource for developing sustainable pest management strategies to mitigate their impact.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 6207654722
• ISBN 13: 9786207654727
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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