{"product_id":"peach-potato-aphid-myzus-persicae-hardback","title":"Peach Potato Aphid (Myzus persicae) - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsidered as economically significant pests with worldwide distribution, aphids feed on hundreds of cultivated and ornamental plants and cause considerable economic loss on a global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe peach-potato aphid, \u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most severe model aphid pests and successfully colonizes hundreds of plant species from 40 different families. It is a complex aphid pest known for its high reproductive rate, biotype formation, suppression of plant defenses, and wide range of host plants. This book covers ecological aspects - including life cycle, damage, and host range - which make aphids an economically important pest. A wide range of topics are covered, including ecological aspects of \u003cem\u003eM. persicae\u003c\/em\u003e; challenges with management approaches; damage; suppression of plant defenses; evolution; the mechanism of resistance against major classes of insecticides; the potential of biological control and natural plant-derived compounds (plant defense elicitors) as an alternative to the use of synthetic chemical insecticides to control \u003cem\u003eM. persicae\u003c\/em\u003e; and integrated pest management for \u003cem\u003eM. persicae\u003c\/em\u003e. As the peach-potato aphid is a model aphid pest, studying it helps to develop control strategies against the entire group of aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for professionals, as well as students, teachers, and researchers in the fields of entomology, ecology, and bioscience, this book is an enriching new addition to its field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45584626647278,"sku":"9781032509297","price":155.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/peach-potato-aphid-myzus-persicae-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}