Genetics, evolution, and biological control /

This book is the result of the 12 keynote addresses, delivered at the third IOBC International Symposium held in Montpellier, France in October 2002, focusing on recent developments in genetics and evolutionary biology, and their relevance to biological control. Chapters are organized around the fol...

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Corporate Author: International Organization for Biological Control
Other Authors: Ehler, Lester E., Sforza, R. (Rene), Mateille, T. (Thierry)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxon, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., 2004
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Summary:This book is the result of the 12 keynote addresses, delivered at the third IOBC International Symposium held in Montpellier, France in October 2002, focusing on recent developments in genetics and evolutionary biology, and their relevance to biological control. Chapters are organized around the following themes: genetic structure of pest and natural enemy populations; molecular diagnostic tools in biological control; tracing the origin of pests and natural enemies; predictive evolutionary change in pests and natural enemies; compatibility of transgenic crops and natural enemies; and genetic manipulation of natural enemies. This book will interest readers in entomology and pest management, genetics, ecology and evolution.
Item Description:Papers from a International Organization for Biological Control symposium held in Montpellier, France, 2002.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 260 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0851998674
9780851998671
1280866411
9781280866418
9786610866410
6610866414
Access:University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus.
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.