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Root Feeders
. Ed(S): Johnson, Scott N.; Murray, Philip J.
€ 140.04
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Description for Root Feeders
Root feeders have been classified as agricultural pests but can be used as biological control agents against invasive species and can affect community dynamics of plants, soil micro-organisms and populations of above ground organisms. This book presents a review of knowledge on root herbivores and illustrates their importance within ecosystems. Editor(s): Johnson, Scott N.; Murray, Philip J. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 740.
Interactions between plants and herbivores can have a significant effect on plant growth and development, and ultimately, on a plant's economic value. Research has traditionally focused on aboveground herbivores, despite the considerable role that belowground herbivory by both vertebrates and invertebrates can play within a range of ecosystem processes. Root feeders have been classified as agricultural pests but can also be used as biological control agents against invasive species and can affect community dynamics of plants, soil micro-organisms and populations of aboveground organisms. Bringing together a broad range of viewpoints and approaches, Root Feeders presents a comprehensive review of knowledge ... Read more
Interactions between plants and herbivores can have a significant effect on plant growth and development, and ultimately, on a plant's economic value. Research has traditionally focused on aboveground herbivores, despite the considerable role that belowground herbivory by both vertebrates and invertebrates can play within a range of ecosystem processes. Root feeders have been classified as agricultural pests but can also be used as biological control agents against invasive species and can affect community dynamics of plants, soil micro-organisms and populations of aboveground organisms. Bringing together a broad range of viewpoints and approaches, Root Feeders presents a comprehensive review of knowledge ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2008
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845934613
SKU
V9781845934613
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
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