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Tropical fruit pests and pollinators: biology, economic importance, natural enemies and control.
Editor(s): Peña, J. E. Sharp, J. L. Wysoki, M.
2002 CABI (H ISBN 9780851994345)
This book (composed of 13 chapters) presents the injurious and beneficial insects (e.g. pollinators) of tropical fruit crops and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality. Information on the life history, behaviour,...
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Tropical fruit pests and pollinators: biology, economic importance, natural enemies and control. Introduction.
Chapter: 1 (Page no: 1)
Author(s): Peña, J. E.
2002 CABI
This chapter covers an introduction to tropical fruit species, and the ecology and biology of the insects including pests, pollinators and natural enemies living in such species. The integrated management of pests including chemical and cultural...
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Pests of banana.
Chapter: 2 (Page no: 13)
Author(s): Gold, C. S. Pinese, B. Peña, J. E.
2002 CABI
This chapter covers the phenology of banana as well as the different pests infesting its rhizome, pseudostem, flowers and fruits. The taxonomy, morphology, biology and control of such pests are...
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Tropical citrus pests.
Chapter: 3 (Page no: 57)
Author(s): Smith, D. Peña, J. E.
2002 CABI
Differences between the tropical and higher latitude Citrus-growing areas and practices are discussed. The biology, monitoring, economic thresholds, control and damage caused by several pests including mites, scales, mealybugs, whiteflies and...
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Pests and pollinators of mango.
Chapter: 4 (Page no: 103)
Author(s): Waite, G. K.
2002 CABI
The importance of mango as a crop in tropical and subtropical areas, their pollination by insects and the insect pests infesting the flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves and buds of the crop are discussed. The biology, distribution and damage caused by...
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Pests of pawpaw.
Chapter: 5 (Page no: 131)
Author(s): Pantoja, A. Follett, P. A. Villanueva-Jiménez, J. A.
2002 CABI
The origin, distribution, uses and production of pawpaw are reviewed. Arthropods associated with pawpaw including pests attacking the fruits, foliage and trunk of the crop, and their control, are discussed. Minor pests of pawpaw such as Diaprepes...
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Pests of pineapple.
Chapter: 6 (Page no: 157)
Author(s): Petty, G. J. Stirling, G. R. Bartholomew, D. P.
2002 CABI
The importance and phenology of pineapple as a commercial crop are reviewed. The key pests of pineapple, their biology and economic thresholds, as well as the principles and practices of sampling, monitoring and controlling these species are...
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Pollinators and pests of Annona species.
Chapter: 7 (Page no: 197)
Author(s): Peña, J. E. Nadel, H. Barbosa-Pereira, M. Smith, D.
2002 CABI
The importance, classification and ecology of Annona spp. such as cherimoya, sugar apple, atemoya and soursop are reviewed. The current knowledge on the pollinators of Annona spp. and their relationship to fruit setting are discussed. The key...
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Pests and pollinators of avocado.
Chapter: 8 (Page no: 223)
Author(s): Wysoki, M. Berg, M. A. van den Ish-Am, G. Gazit, S. Peña, J. E. Waite, G. K.
2002 CABI
Information on the pests of avocado belonging to the order Acari, Isoptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Thysanoptera and Lepidoptera, Diptera and Coleoptera are reviewed. Pollination biology of avocado including its flower morphology and behaviour, as...
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Pests of guava.
Chapter: 9 (Page no: 295)
Author(s): Gould, W. P. Raga, A.
2002 CABI
The phenology, origin, world production and economic importance of guavas are reviewed. Tabulated data on the key and secondary pests of guavas, including their common names, distribution and status and the plant parts that the pests attack are...
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Pests of minor tropical fruits.
Chapter: 10 (Page no: 315)
Author(s): Ooi, P. A. C. Winotai, A. Peña, J. E.
2002 CABI
The phenology of durian, mangosteen, rambutan, acerola and carambola are reviewed, along with the key pests infesting the crops. Notes are presented on the economic importance of the pests and their...
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Pests of litchi and longan.
Chapter: 11 (Page no: 331)
Author(s): Waite, G. K. Hwang, J. S.
2002 CABI
The economic importance and phenology of litchi and longan are reviewed, along with the key pest infesting the crop. Notes are presented on the distribution, biology, monitoring and control of the pests and the extent of damage they cause to the...
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Passion fruit.
Chapter: 12 (Page no: 361)
Author(s): Aguiar-Menezes, E. L. Menezes, E. B. Cassino, P. C. R. Soares, M. A.
2002 CABI
The flowering and fruit setting in passion fruits, as well as the characteristic of passion fruit flowers and their pollination are reviewed. The characteristics, life history, host plants, natural enemies and control of the key and secondary...
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Quarantine treatments for pests of tropical fruits.
Chapter: 13 (Page no: 391)
Author(s): Sharp, J. L. Heather, N. W.
2002 CABI
Various quarantine treatment measures for the pests of tropical fruits are presented in 3 broad categories including measures to eliminate a need for treatment, single treatments and combination treatments. Studies on quarantine treatments for the...
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