Isbn: 9781332309627 - some scale insect pests of coffee in south india (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an entomological study that explores the origins, dispersal, and life cycles of three of the most notorious pests of coffee plants in South India. The author, a renowned entomologist, conducts detailed investigations on the Green Bug, Brown Bug, and Mealy Bug, shedding light on their behavior, and their impact on coffee production. The author meticulously examines these pests' development, reproduction, and feeding habits, providing valuable insights into their biology. The book delves into the parasitic relationships between the bugs and their natural enemies, and how ants influence their spread. The author also discusses the historical context of the bugs' arrival in South India, and charts their rapid proliferation across the region's coffee-growing areas. Brimming with scientific observations and practical implications, this book will be an invaluable resource for entomologists, agricultural scientists, and anyone interested in the challenges and triumphs of pest management. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…