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Integrated pest management (IPM) is not a static approach but one that is constantly evolving. Mass international travel, climate change and other factors contribute to the spread of new pests, and the pests themselves are constantly seeking out weaknesses in our defences. An understanding of the threats pests pose to collections and the necessity for a systematic approach to combat them is now firmly embedded in the work of collection care practitioners. In addition, the trustees and sponsoring bodies of collecting institutions recognise that it is a significant and cost-effective element of good collections management. 2011: A Pest Odyssey, 10 years later describes examples of how the IPM approach has been adopted by large and small institutions around the world, and highlights the many lessons learned along the way. Principal among these is never to become complacent and tied down to routine processes. Another important lesson is the need to ensure colleagues understand and are involved with the process of pest management. There is also a need to understand the wider implications of any pest control activity, for example the effect of chemical treatments on DNA. Coming out of the second Pest Odyssey conference, this book will promote wider understanding and implementation of IPM as an integral part of any collection management programme. The organisers and editorial team hope that everyone involved with the care of cultural heritage collections and buildings will find something of interest and value in this work.
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The current status of the work being carried out throughout the world in the field of iron deficiency in plants is reviewed by research papers and invited lectures on specific topics related to iron deficiency. The book includes chapters reviewing the molecular and biochemical mechanisms elicited by iron deficiency in plants, algae and bacteria. Papers and reviews providing new information on the Strategy I-type and the Strategy II-type responses in higher plants are also included. Other chapters include new research directed towards finding possible means of controlling iron deficiency in crops of economic interest, including early diagnosis, fertilization, fertirrigation and plant breeding. A number of papers involve the study of lime-induced iron chlorosis under semi-arid crop conditions in Mediterranean environments. The book will be valuable for individuals and companies working with iron deficiency at the laboratory and field levels.

Oilseed plants; research; Egypt

Intoxicating and evocative, vanilla is so much more than a spice rack staple. It is a flavor that has defined the entire world--and its roots reach deep into the past. With its earliest origins dating back seventy million years, the history of vanilla begins in ancient Mesoamerica and continues to define and enhance today's traditions and customs. It has been used by nearly every culture as a spice, a perfume, and even a potent aphrodisiac, while renowned figures from Louis XIV to Casanova and Thomas Jefferson have been captivated by its aroma and taste. Featuring recipes, facts, and fables, Vanilla unravels the delightfully rich history, mystery, and essence of a flavor that reconnects us to our own heritage.
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• Section-I: Basic Concepts: 1. An Introduction to Ecological Based Pest Management by D.P. Abrol 2. Integrated Pest Management: A Historical Perspective by Rajinder Peshin and Rakesh S. Bandral 3. Weather Based Pest ForecastingbyUma Shankar and D.P. Abrol 4. Impact of Climate Change on the Population Dynamics of Crop Pests and Pathogens by D.P. Abrol and Uma Shankar 5. Information Technology Integrated Pest Management by A.K. Dhawan 6. Taxonomy as an Effective Tool in IPM by V.V. Ramamurthy and D.P. Abrol 7. Integrated Pest Management and Food Security by Uma Shankar 8. Biopesticides in Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management by Opender Koul 9. Impact of Pesticides in the Environment
• Indian Scenario by M. Raghuraman Section-II: Impact on Food Security & Ecosystem: 10. Impact of Pest Management Practices on Biodiversity of Pollinators by D.P. Abrol 11. Insect Pests Problems Associated with Hill Farming and their Management by D.P. Abrol 12. Integrated Weed Management in Hill Agro-Ecosystems by Anil Kumar, B.C. Sharma and Vikas Sharma 13. New Chemistry in Pest Management by A.K. Dhawan 14. Impact of Pesticide on Soil Health by A.K. Bhat Section-III : Biorational Strategies: 15. Current Perspective in Biological Control by Uma Shankar and D.P. Abrol 16. Potential of Pheromone Technology in the Management of Insect Pests of Apple: A Case Study by S.A. Ganie, Z.H. Khan and A.A. Khan 17. Conservation and Augumentation of Natural Enemies by Devinder Sharma 18. Biological Control Potential of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management by Farooq A. Zaki, Mantoo, M.A. and Barkat Hussain 19. Molecular Tools in Biological Control of Crop Pests by Anil Kumar Singh and Sunil K. Rai 20. Proteinase Inhibitors and Pest Management by Moni Gupta, A.K. Tiku and S.A. Mallick 21. Exploitation of Fungi for Management of Weeds in Sustainable Agriculture by Vishal Gupta and C.S. Kalha 22. Virus Transmitting Insect Vectors and their Management by Ranbir Singh, Sachin Gupta and V.K. Razdan 23. Eco Friendly Approach for Quality Ornamental Production by Sheetal Dogra and Satesh Kumar 24. Microbial Control of Crop Pests using Entomopathogenic Fungi by Sachin Gupta, Ranbir Singh and V.K. Razdan Part-II Section-IV : Breeding for Resistance: 25. Breeding for Resistance to Major Insect-Pests of Cereals by B.B. Gupta and R.K. Salgotra 26. Vegetable Improvement through Transgenics by Satesh Kumar and Sheetal Dogra 27. Conventional Breeding Strategies for Insect Resistance in Vegetable Crops by Sanjeev Kumar, Puja Rattan and Jag Paul Sharma 28. Breeding for Resistance to Major Insect-Pests of Pulses by Bimal Singh Jamwal 29. Breeding for Insect Pests Resistance in Oilseed Crops by S.K. Gupta and D.R.C. Bakhetia Section-V : IPM in Field Crops, Vegetables and Fruits: 30.Integrated Pest Management in Cereal Crops by Uma Shankar and D.P. Abrol 31.Integrated Disease Management of Field Crops under Hill Agro-Ecosystem by S.K. Singh, Deepak Kumar and P.K. Singh 32.Integrated Pest Management in Vegetable Eco-system by Uma Shankar and SVS Raju 33.Ecologically based Integrated Disease Management for Vegetable Crops by Mukesh Kumar Pandey and C.S. Kalha 34.Mites Injurious to Economic Plants and their Management by D.P. Abrol and A.K. Bhowmick 35.Integrated Pest Management in Dry Land Horticultural Crops by Sanjeev Rai and Uma Shankar 36.Insect Pests and Diseases of Temperate Fruit Crops and their Management by Farooq A. Zaki 37.Integrated Disease Management of Fruit Crops under Hill Agroecosystem by Deepak Kumar and S.K. Singh 38.Nematode Pests of Fruit Crops and their Management by Virendra Kumar Singh and Uma Shankar 39.Pest Management in Walnut : An Overview by R.M. Sharma, M.K. Pandey and Uma Shankar 40.Sustainable Strawberry Production in Sub-Tropical Plains by M.K. Pandey, Uma Shankar and R.M. Sharma 41.Pest Control and Disinfection in Rural Godowns by A.A. Khan, Z.H. Khan and S.A. Ganie Section-VI : Future Strategies and Policy Issues: 42.Availability of Inputs and Associated Problems in Integrated Pest Management by R.R. Jat 43.Methodologies for Dissemination of Integrated Pest Management Technologies and Their Impact by Rajinder Peshin and Rakesh Sharma 44.Methodological Aspects of IPM Evaluation by S.K. Kher, R. Peshin and P.S. Slathia 45.IPR Issues in Agriculture by Sudhakar Dwivedi 46.Critical Evaluation of WTO's Regulations and Policies in Indian Agriculture by Sudhakar Dwivedi 47.Implications of Statistical Tools in Pest Management by S.E.H. Rizvi and Manish Sharma 48.Future of Integrated Pest Management by D.P. Abrol.
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The availability of modern tools and transgenic crop protection technology has opened new vistas in the vast field of pest management. All these issues form the focus of the book, where they have been discussed by eminent scientists who are authority in their respective fields. The book describes the science and art of integrated pest management. It contains 48 s grouped into six sections which include topics ranging from: ? Impact on food security ? Breeding for resistance ? IPM in crops, fruits, vegetables ? Future strategies and policy issues. ? IPR related issues It also gives detailed information on emerging strategies and problems such as the role of biotechnology and the implications of IPR issues. The roles of IPM in sustaining food productivity, contribution of IPM in meeting economic, environmental and social costs have been elaborated. The role of diagnostic tools, weather forecasting, transgenic plants, biological control, and new chemicals in future IPM programmes and strategies to meet the challenges of pest adaptation have been highlighted. The need for improved information transfer, implementation and application of IPM has been discussed. Finally, it is essential to know the status of IPM, its future, challenges and constraints which have been extensively elaborated in the last of this book. The book intends to fill the gap by providing the critical analysis of different management strategies having bearing on agriculture sustainability and environmental protection. The compilation of this book is unique in the sense that it does not deal with the conventional way of discussing pest management with respect to particular crops or the regions. It emphasizes on the other hand an overview of the management strategies with critical evaluation of each in the larger context of ecologically based pest management.
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