Biological control of invasive plants in the United States
2004
Coombs, Eric M.
"In this book, leading experts review the discipline of biological control of invasive terrestrial and aquatic plants. Topics addressed include ecology, safety testing, nontarget impacts, and the processes of identifiying, introducing, distributing, and monitoring biological control agents." "This book also provides information about 39 target plants in the continental United States and 94 agents, including their origin, biology, habitat, impacts, and distribution. The book concludes with information about invasive plants targeted for biological control in the future."
Show more [+] Less [-]"An invaluable reference for land managers, natural resource and weed control specialists, and students of natural resource management, Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the United States provides practical, science-based information needed for understanding and using biological control as part of an integrated invasive-plant management strategy."--Jacket.
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Publisher State University Press | Corvallis : Oregon State University Press, ©2004
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