Global Pesticide Resistance in Arthropods

by M E Whalon, David Mota-Sanchez, R M Hollingworth

Overview

Pesticide resistance has had a substantial impact on crop production and has been an important driver of change in modern agriculture, animal production and human health. Focusing specifically on arthropods, this book provides a comprehensive review of relevant issues in pesticide resistance. Detailed listings and references to all documented reports of resistance from around the world are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845933531
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	04/28/2008
Series:	CABI Series
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

About the Author

M.E. Whalon, D. Mota-Sanchez and R.M. Hollingworth are all professors in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University.

Table of Contents

Analysis of Global Pesticide Resistance in Arthropods.
Documentation of Pesticide Resistance in Arthropods.
The Biochemical and Molecular Genetic Basis of Resistance to Pesticides in Arthropods.
Assessing the Risk of the Evolution of Resistance to Pesticides Using Spatially Complex Simulation Models.
Pesticide and Transgenic Plant Resistance Management in the Field.
The Politics of Resistance Management: Working Towards Pesticide Resistance Mangement Globally.