Description
This book presents advanced ecological techniques for crop cultivation and the chapters are arranged into four sections, namely general aspects, weeds, fungi, worms and microbes. Biocontrol is an ecological method of controlling pests such as insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases using other organisms. This practice has been used for centuries. Biocontrol relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms. Natural enemies of insect pests, also known as biological control agents, include predators, parasitoids, pathogens, and competitors. Chapter 1. Ecological intensification in Asian Rice Production Systems.- Chapter 2. Transhumance, livestock mobility and mutual benefits between crop and livestock production.- Chapter 3. Weeds, herbicides and plant disease management.- Chapter 4. Ecological methods for weed management.- Chapter 5. Effect of Agricultural Chemicals and Organic Amendments on Biological Control Fungi.- Chapter 6. Ecology, population biology and management of chilli anthracnose.- Chapter 7. Nematode Parasites of Grapevines.- Chapter 8. Behavioural ecology of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis, entomopathogenic nematodes for insect biocontrol.- Chapter 9. Beneficial soil microbiome for sustainable agriculture production.- Chapter 10. Chemotaxis behavior of Pseudomonas species and biodegradation of pollutants.
