The Peach Potato Aphid (Myzus persicae): Ecology and Management

di Jamin Ali (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2023

Myzus persicae is considered one of the most destructive aphid pests with worldwide distribution, and it is a model organism to study aphids. This makes this species an interesting topic for entomologists and plant scientists across the world. The peach potato aphid has short duration time, high reproductive rate and the ability to adapt to new hosts and develop resistance against major classes of insecticides. There is an urgent need to develop eco-friendly and sustainable new ways to protect plants from this cosmopolitan pest. Control options are limited for the peach potato aphid due to bans on potentially effective insecticides and the evolution of resistance mechanisms against available insecticides. The use of synthetic insecticides has added more biotypes, considering the variations in host range and resistance to pesticides. The book will also help graduate students to understand various aspects of the crop and the pest in particular. It could be a supplementary text on courses teaching the destructive nature of aphids and their economic importance.

• Autore: Jamin Ali
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2023
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 118 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 403 gr.
• EAN: 9781032509297

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