An Ecological and Societal Approach to Biological Control

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: EILENBERG, J. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), HOKKANEN, H.M.T (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2006.
• Σειρά: Progress in Biological Control ; 2
• Θέματα: Life sciences.; Ecology.; Plant science.; Botany.; Plant pathology.; Entomology.; Life Sciences.; Plant Pathology.; Plant Sciences.
• Φυσική περιγραφή: XII, 312 p. online resource.
• ISBN: 9781402044014

Biological control is among the most promising methods for control of pests (including vectors), diseases and weeds. In this book ecological and societal aspects are for the first time treated together. In an ecological approach the aim is to evaluate the significance of certain biological properties like biodiversity and natural habitats. Also, it is important to see biological control from an organic (or ecological) farming point of view. In a societal approach terms like ‘consumer’s attitude’, ‘risk perception’, ‘learning and education’ and ‘value triangle’ are recognised as significant for biological production and human welfare.