A Monograph on Whiteflies

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Synopsis

In all, 1550 species of whiteflies have been identified. The rapid spread of Bemisia tabaci has occurred throughout the globe and it is regarded as the most notorious species. It is a complex species known to contain many biotypes namely, New World (Biotype -A), B-biotype MEAM1 (Biotype-B or Bemisia argentifolii, and MED (Biotype-Q) depending upon the geographical location. The complete information on the bio-ecology of important species along with the feeding mechanism has been presented in this book. The use of modern techniques of identification has added more biotypes considering the variations in host range, species of endosymbionts, virus transmission efficiency, and resistance to pesticides. The resistance and resurgence due to pesticides has been discussed in the monograph. The information on economic thresholds for judicious use of pesticides or release of natural enemies against whiteflies has been quoted in this compilation The pest control methods, namely chemical, cultural measures, biocontrol agents, resistant varieties, and mechanical devices have been elaborated on. Based on the availability of information the integrated model has been suggested to contain the whitefly menace under different situations. Considering the key factors responsible for the outbreak of whiteflies, a sound system of IPM has been formulated. The book also contains the use of semiochemicals and biotechnological tools likely to gain momentum in the future.

Book details

Author:: N.S. Butter, A.K. Dhawan
ISBN:: 9781000469325
Related ISBNs:: 9781003095668, 9780367559076, 9780367559038
Publisher:: CRC Press
Pages:: 212
Reading age:: Not specified
Includes images:: Yes
Date of addition:: 2021-10-13
Usage restrictions:: Copyright
Copyright by:: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Categories:: Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Technology