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In modern crop production, each plant is often nearly genetically identical to its neighbours, allowing insect pests and pathogens to move easily from...
Read moreThis paper presents the results of a field study conducted in Spain, to evaluate the effectiveness of installing nest boxes for insectivorous birds in...
Read moreA model for the growth and development of cassava under pest-free conditions, as modified by weather, soil nitrogen and water, is described. The model...
Read moreLandscape composition and local diversification practices such as polyculture, cover cropping and hedgerows may promote natural pest control by benefi...
Read moreSuccessful management of insect crop pests requires an understanding of the cues and spatial scales at which they function to affect rates of attack o...
Read moreMany invasive species are introduced by trade, and there is a need for studies of pre-emptive measures to lower the risk of introductions, as post-est...
Read moreBiological pest control, relying on naturally occurring predator-prey dynamics, is considered a key element to achieve more sustainable farming system...
Read moreAgroforestry systems provide opportunities to reduce the trade-off between agricultural production and biodiversity, for example by enhancing a divers...
Read moreSemi-natural habitats (SNH) are considered essential for pest-suppressive landscapes, but their influence on crop pests and natural enemies can be hig...
Read more1. The development of biological control strategies for ornamental crops is challenging due to the high diversity of crops grown and zero tolerance to...
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