Insects of upland crops in Cambodia

Title
Insects of upland crops in Cambodia
Publication Date
2010
Author(s)
Chanthy, Pol
Belfield, Stephanie
Martin, Robert
Type of document
Book
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Place of publication
Canberra, Australia
Edition
1
Series
ACIAR Monograph
UNE publication id
une:9859
Abstract
Crops are subject to attack from a wide range of insect species in the wet tropical environment of Cambodia, resulting in extensive damage and economic losses. This illustrated field guide will assist with the identification of the major insect pests of the main upland crops in Cambodia - cowpea, maize, mung bean, peanut, sesame and soybean. However, not all insects found in the crops are pests; some insects and spiders play a significant role in keeping the insect pests under control. The guide provides a brief description of insect pests and the damage they cause, as well as information on a range of beneficial insects and spiders that can be found in upland crops in Cambodia. The impact of beneficial insects can be increased by integrated pest management and careful use of pesticides.
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ISBN
9781921615887

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