About the Book: Advances in Pest Management in Commercial Flowers
Floricultural crops all over the world are challenged by a number of insect and
mite pests. The pest scenario is changing, and with climate change the instances
of new pest incidences have become a more common problem. Like other crops, the
intensive cultivation of commercial flowers has accentuated pest problems, as
farmers tend to use more agricultural chemicals, which, in turn, increase the
problems of pesticide resistance, pest resurgence, and residues leading to
health hazards.
This volume, Advances in Pest Management in Commercial Flowers, looks at the
major challenges and improvements in this growing area today. It