Insecticide Resistance in the Glasshouse Whitefly - Gorman, Kevin
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This volume details a significant investigation into a primary insect pest of protected crops. Focusing on the phenomenon that enables insects to develop their own protection against the toxic chemicals targeted against them. A phenomenon known as insecticide resistance. It demonstrates failures of the past and highlights potential for the future. Exemplifying the biological and chemical conundrums affecting control of many resistant insects, whilst answering some of the species- specific questions that have been compounded through unabated insecticide use. With relevance to protected cropping…mehr

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This volume details a significant investigation into
a primary insect pest of protected crops. Focusing
on the phenomenon that enables insects to develop
their own protection against the toxic chemicals
targeted against them. A phenomenon known as
insecticide resistance. It demonstrates failures
of the past and highlights potential for the
future. Exemplifying the biological and chemical
conundrums affecting control of many resistant
insects, whilst answering some of the species-
specific questions that have been compounded through
unabated insecticide use. With relevance to protected
cropping systems worldwide, this illustrated text
examines the ecological, behavioural and biochemical
influences, providing a valuable resource of
pertinent information for students and scientists
alike.
Autorenporträt
Born in Manchester, in 1969, Dr Kevin Gorman is a research
entomologist with over 20 years experience and 50 publications
focusing around the management and prevention of insecticide
resistance. He is an editorial board member for two
international scientific journals, and devoted to his
wife Gabriela and daughter Lia.