Author: Empire Cotton Growing Corporation, afterwards Cotton Research Corporation (London)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beneficial insects
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Cotton Pest Control Work in Southern and Central Africa and the Rhodesias
Author: Empire Cotton Growing Corporation, afterwards Cotton Research Corporation (London)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beneficial insects
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Pest Management in Cotton
Author: Graham A. MatthewsPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1800620217
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This book presents a global overview of the background to, and the current state of, crop protection and pest management in cotton crops. Cotton is one of the most economically important crops in the world and has been grown for centuries but maintaining high yields of good quality requires sophisticated approaches to pest management. The introduction and use of pesticides over the decades significantly increased cotton yields but lead to many adverse environmental impacts. Over time, new and alternative insecticides were developed but overuse has enabled pests to develop significant resistance. The development of genetically modified cotton varieties with toxins derived from Bacillus thuringiensis enabled much improved control of lepidopteran larvae, including bollworms, but as the toxins had no effect on sucking pests, farmers had no choice but to continue using insecticides. Also, some of the new cotton varieties developed in recent times have not adapted to different climatic conditions and the quality of cotton fibre declined as a result. This book shows the need for more research to select cotton varieties with high quality fibres suitable for different cotton growing areas and to develop integrated pest management strategies to minimise the use of pesticides. It also demonstrates the need for an inter-disciplinary approach bringing together plant breeders, entomologists, plant pathologists, agronomists and agricultural engineers to achieve high yields of high quality cotton.
Cotton Literature
Author: Cotton Literature
Author: Emily L. DayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cotton
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Entomology Current Literature
Author: Agricultural Library Notes
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
Cotton Insect Pests and Their Management
Author: G. A. MatthewsPublisher: Longman Scientific and Technical
ISBN:
Category : Cotton
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Matthews (pest management, U. of London) give a sound (though partial) update of Pearson's The Insect pests of cotton in tropical Arica. Chemical control remains the best means, but misuse is common. This work, therefore, focuses on the principles of selection, the timing and method of application. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Empire Cotton Growing Review
Author: Empire Cotton Growing Review
Author: Progress Reports from Experiment Stations
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cotton research
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
