Handbook of Natural Pesticides, Hardcover by Mandava, N. Bhushan, Like New Us...

Handbook of Natural Pesticides, Hardcover by Mandava, N. Bhushan, ISBN 1138596965, ISBN-13 9781138596962, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UKThis handbook series includes several naturally occurring chemicals that exhibit biological activity. These chemicals are derived from plants, insects, and several microorganisms. Volume I of this series is covers the theory and practice of the strategies for pest control and methods for , it presents extensive tables that provide the information you need to select the most appropriate bioassay for a particular plant growth regulator or hormone. In addition to the chapters on bioassays, Volume I provides a solid introduction to the theory and practice of natural pesticide use, including in-depth discussions of integrated management systems for weed and pest control, the state-of-the-art use of computers in pest management, and allelochemicals as natural protection. Guidelines on toxicological testing and EPA regulation of natural pesticides are also detailed.