Editors: Vincenzo Vacante, Uri Gerson

Integrated Control of Citrus Pests in the Mediterranean Region

eBook: US $49 Special Offer (PDF + Printed Copy): US $155
Printed Copy: US $131
Library License: US $196
ISBN: 978-1-60805-680-4 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-294-3 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2012
DOI: 10.2174/97816080529431120101

Introduction

This book presents a definitive exposition of citrus pests and their integrated, mostly non-chemical , control in the Mediterranean area. This is the first book on this topic written by experts from various countries around the Mediterranean region. It provides useful information about the different agricultural management methods and how they impact pest control on various citrus plant species and varieties grown in the aforementioned region. The volume also describes methods of pest sampling, monitoring practices and determining the pests' economic thresholds. Special features of this text include updated data on various pests, their damage and control methods, key identification methods and a relevant glossary. The e-book should be a comprehensive guide for readers interested in citrus crops and integrated pest management.

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Preface

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List of Contributors

- Pp. ii-iii (2)
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The Citrus in the Mediterranean Region

- Pp. 3-18 (16)
Paolo Inglese, Giovanni Pensabene Bellavia
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The History of IPM in the Mediterranean Citriculture

- Pp. 19-27 (9)
Vincenzo Vacante
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Implementation of IPM in Citriculture

- Pp. 28-55 (28)
Vincenzo Vacante, Carmelo Peter Bonsignore
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Identification of the Important Groups of Citrus Pests in the Mediterranean Region

- Pp. 56-65 (10)
Uri Gerson, Vincenzo Vacante
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Natural Enemies

- Pp. 66-87 (22)
Carmelo Peter Bonsignore, Vincenzo Vacante
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Acari

- Pp. 88-108 (21)
Uri Gerson, Vincenzo Vacante
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Thripidae

- Pp. 109-118 (10)
Rita Marullo, Alessandra De Grazia
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Cicadellidae

- Pp. 119-125 (7)
Huseyin Baspinar, Nedim Uygun, Alfonso Hermoso De Mendoza
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Aphididae

- Pp. 126-136 (11)
Nedim Uygun, Alfonso Hermoso de Mendoza, Huseyin Baspinar
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Endemic and Emerging Vector-Borne Mediterranean Citrus Diseases and their Epidemiological Consequences

- Pp. 137-155 (19)
Moshe Bar-Joseph, Antonino Catara
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Aleyrodidae

- Pp. 156-171 (16)
Yael Argov, Nedim Uygun, Francesco Porcelli, Huseyin Baspinar
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Pseudococcidae and Monophlebidae

- Pp. 172-182 (11)
Ezio Peri, Apostolos Kapranas
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Coccidae

- Pp. 183-191 (9)
Apostolos Kapranas
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Diaspididae

- Pp. 192-205 (14)
Uri Gerson
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Tephritidae

- Pp. 206-222 (17)
Gavino Delrio, Arturo Cocco
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Gracillariidae, Yponomeutidae and Pyralidae

- Pp. 223-230 (8)
Yael Argov, Uri Gerson
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Formicidae

- Pp. 231-241 (11)
Andrea Lentini, Marcello Verdinelli
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Secondary Pests

- Pp. 242-248 (7)
Uri Gerson, Vincenzo Vacante
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Conclusions

- Pp. 249-253 (5)
Uri Gerson, Vincenzo Vacante
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Index

- Pp. 254-281 (28)
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