Priorities in Biopesticide Research and Development in Developing Countries

by Jeremy Harris

Biological pesticides based on pathogenic micro-organisms specific to a target pest offer an ecologically-sound and effective solution to pest problems. They pose less threat to the environment and to human health than do chemical pesticides. However, despite the enormous potential for biopesticides, their development, commercialization and use has been slow. The information reported in this book is based on a survey of more than 100 biopesticide...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851994792
• ISBN13: 9780851994796
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Cabi
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"