World Food, Pest Losses, And The Environment

by David Pimentel

Book Overview

This book focuses on current food shortages and on the impact of pests in reducing world food supplies. At present, total worldwide food losses from pests are estimated to be about 45 percent. Preharvest losses alone, from insects, plant pathogens, and weeds, are estimated at about 30 percent. Additional postharvest losses from microorganisms, insects, and rodents range from about 10 to 20 percent. The contributors present data on the extent of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367216809
• ISBN13: 9780367216801
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"