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IPM
for Smallholders: A Researcher's Case Book from
Malawi
J LAWSON-MCDOWALL, S ABEYASEKERA, B MWALE,
J M RITCHIE, A ORR and C CHANZA
A collection of fifteen selected methods used
over the project lifetime to identify and quantify
pest problems, to test and evaluate pest management
technologies, to identify recommendation domains
and to estimate likely benefits for different
socio-economic groups. The book is primarily for
those undertaking agricultural research with and
for Malawian farmers. However, together with its
sister publication Learning and Livelihoods: The
Experience of the FSIPM Project in Southern Malawi,
it will be of interest to all those involved in
working with farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. |
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IPM
Implementation Workshop for Central America and
the Caribbean: Workshop Proceedings San José,
Costa Rica, 1994
NRI
A record of the proceedings of the third in
a series of workshops worldwide, which brought
together pest management specialists and policy-makers
to discuss IPM implementation issues in this region.
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| Pre-harvest
pests of tropical crops |
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| 2000
£25.00
219pp
ISBN 0859545229
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Workshop
on Research Priorities for Migrant Pests of Agriculture
in Southern Africa
R A CHEKE, L J ROSENBERG and M E KIESER (eds)
Brown locusts, African armyworm moths and red-billed
quelea birds are the most damaging migrant pests
affecting agricultural production in southern
Africa. If the reasons underlying their apparently
sporadic outbreaks could be better understood,
then their occurrences could be more accurately
predicted and better means of controlling them
devised. In March 1999, more than 60 scientists
and development specialists met in Pretoria to
discuss the issues involved at a Workshop on Research
Priorities for Migrant Pests of Agriculture in
Southern Africa. This volume contains the papers
presented at the workshop. The content will be
of interest to specialist entomologists and ornothologists,
and to those interested in migratory animals and
how they interact with their environments. |
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| 1996
£20.00
348pp
2nd edition
ISBN 0859543919 |
Pest
Control in Groundnuts
NRI
An updated edition of this comprehensive crop
protection manual for groundnut growers. It covers
all aspects of pest control including insects
and mites, nematodes, weeds, diseases and aflatoxins.
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| 1993
£12.50
80pp
ISBN 0859543315
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Millet
Pests of the Sahel: An Identification Guide
M MATTHEWS and N D JAGO (eds)
This useful pocket-sized booklet uses clear
colour coding and pictogram summaries to re-inforce
the diagnostic descriptions and full colour illustrations
of the pests and their characteristic damage.
Enables researchers and extension specialists
to make initial, on-the-spot identifications.
Also available in French. |
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| 1993
£10.00
66 pp
ISBN 0859543498
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Millet
Pests of the Sahel: Biology, Monitoring and Control
N D JAGO
A companion volume to PSTC5, it collects together
up-todate information on all factors relating
to millet pests. An evaluation of pest damage
in the context of other production constraints
leads to a discussion of safe and effective control
methods.
Also available in French (see below) |
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| 1993
£12.50
88 pp
ISBN 0859543455
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Enemis
du Mil au Sahel: Guide d'Identification
M. Matthews and N.D. Jago
A companion volume to PSTC5, it collects together
up-todate information on all factors relating
to millet pests. An evaluation of pest damage
in the context of other production constraints
leads to a discussion of safe and effective control
methods. |
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| 1991
£15.00
116pp
ISBN 0859542947
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Diseases
and Pests of Sweet Potato
NRI Bulletin 46
J M LENNÉ
This popular Bulletin reviews information on
biotic factors affecting the production of sweet
potato in three main regions – SE Asia,
the Pacific and East Africa. The most important
diseases and pests are identified; the current
status of sweet potato research is reviewed; and
specific recommendations are made for future research. |
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| 1986
£7.50
109pp
ISBN 0859541433 |
Pest
Control in Tropical Onions
NRI
The popular comprehensive guide for onion growers
in tropical regions in the Pest Control
series. It covers weed control, diseases, nematodes,
insects and mites and storage. |
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| 1983
£5.00
130pp
ISBN 0859541362
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Pest
Control in Tropical Tomatoes
NRI
The popular comprehensive guide for tomato growers
in tropical regions in the Pest Control series.
It covers weed control, fungal, bacterial and
viral diseases, nematodes, insects and mites and
storage. |
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| 1981
£5.00
206pp
ISBN 0859541131
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Pest
Control in Tropical Grain Legumes
NRI
The popular comprehensive guide for pulse growers
in tropical, subtropical and semi-arid regions
of Africa, Asia and Central America in the Pest
Control series. It covers weed control, rodent
pests, storage, diseases, nematodes, insects and
mite pests. |
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| Insects |
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| 1997
£10.00
114pp
ISBN 0859544702
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Flight
Behaviour and Migration of Insect Pests: Radar
Studies in Developing Countries
NRI Bulletin 71
D R REYNOLDS and J R RILEY
Knowledge of the flight behaviour of migrant
insect pests is essential for an understanding
of their population dynamics, which in turn determine
the design of efficient management strategies.
This Bulletin provides a detailed review of the
development of radar entomology, spanning the
last 30 years, and its contribution to the study
of major insect pests of agriculture and human
health in the developing world. Pests include
grasshoppers and locusts, the African armyworm,
rice brown planthopper and other rice pests, the
Old World bollworm and some mosquito vectors of
human diseases. |
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| 1992
£15.00
154pp
ISBN 0859543056
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A
Revision of the Grasshopper Genus Orthochtha
and its Allies (Orthoptera: Acrididae: Acridinae)
NRI Bulletin 54
G B POPOV and L D C FISHPOOL
Members of the large grasshopper genus Orthochtha
are widely distributed throughout the Afrotropics
with some representatives in India and the Far
East. The taxonomy of the genus has, however,
long been recognized by acridologists to be unsatisfactory.
This publication provides a thorough revision
of Orthochtha together with seven allied
genera, of which three are erected here. In all,
36 species and 11 subspecies are treated, of which
16 species and 5 subspecies are described here
as new. All taxa are diagnosed, illustrated, keyed,
mapped and their affinities discussed. The biogeography
of the group is considered and a synopsis of the
available information of the biology, ecology
and economic importance given for each species.
This book will be of use both to taxonomists and
to agricultural field workers, particularly in
Africa. |
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| 1990
£30.00
204pp
3rd edition
ISBN 0859542815
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Locust
Handbook
A STEEDMAN (ed.)
This fully illustrated ringbound manual is a
‘must’ for locust and grasshopper
control staff everywhere. Covers the desert locust,
other African locusts, Sahelian grasshoppers and
SE Asian locusts giving descriptive accounts of
life cycles, taxonomy and distribution including
colour plates and maps. Locust reporting and control
are also fully covered with illustrations and
diagrams. (Available in French from the Canadian
International Development Agency only.) |
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| 1990
£5.00
46pp
2nd edition
ISBN 0859542769
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The
Desert Locust Pocket Book
NRI
A colourfully illustrated pocket-sized booklet
aimed at field workers to aid in the task of locust
reporting. It gives full descriptions of the desert
locust, including the stages in its life cycle
and its distribution, followed by sections on
reporting of outbreaks and control measures. |
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The
Locust and Grasshopper Agricultural Manual
NRI
This manual brings together in a single hardback
volume information on over 500 species of pest
locust and grasshoppers in developing countries
worldwide. Aimed at agriculturalists and extension
workers, there are fully illustrated sections
on identification, life cycle, ecology and behaviour,
distribution (including maps), and assessment
of damage/economic importance of each species.
A comprehensive bibliography is also included,
plus species, genera and geographical indexes.
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| 1977
£16.00
624pp
ISBN 0851350720
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Grasshoppers
and Locusts: A Handbook of General Acridology
(Volume 2)
B UVAROV
Volume 2 only available of this major hardback
book, covering behaviour, ecology, biogeography
and population dynamics of locusts and grasshoppers
worldwide. |
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| 2000
£12.00
76pp
ISBN 0859545210
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Bibliography
on Upsurges and Declines of Desert Locust Plagues
1925-89 (2nd Edition)
P.J.A. Burt, A.D. Larkin and J.I. Magor
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| Moths
(armyworm, bollworm, stemborer, etc.) |
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| 2000
£20.00
323 pp
ISBN 0859545237
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The
African Armyworm Handbook: The Status, Biology,
Ecology, Epidemiology and Management of Spodoptera
exempta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
D J W ROSE, C F DEWHURST and W W PAGE
The African armyworm, Spodoptera exempta
(Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae is a serious
migratory pest of cereal crops and grasslands.
It can impact upon the livelihoods of farmers
in many countries of sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen,
some Pacific islands and parts of Australia. Containing
as much up-to-date information as possible on
the biology, ecology, epidemiology and management
of this pest as well as containing an extensive
list of useful references, this handbook will
be of interest to those working in the agricultural
sector, particularly those reponsible for the
control of migrant pests. |
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Laboratory
Culture of the African Armyworm, Spodoptera
exempta
S C SMITH
The African armyworm is a serious pest of cereal
crops and rangeland in eastern Africa. However,
it is notoriously difficult to rear in the laboratory,
being highly susceptible to a nuclear polyhedrosis
virus (NPV). From techniques developed at NRI,
this handy A5 ring-bound manual is designed to
help those who need to maintain a healthy culture
for research purposes. Includes recipes for artificial
diets, notes on recognition of disease and a list
of equipment suppliers. |
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| 1993
£10.00
70 pp
ISBN 0859543463
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Weather
and the Epidemiology of the African Armyworm (Spodoptera
exempta)
NRI Bulletin 58
M R TUCKER
Summarizes work carried out in the African armyworm
seasons during 1972–88 in relation to frequency
of outbreaks and weather conditions. The use of
trajectory analysis in estimating the migration
paths of windborne moths during the season is
discussed together with the importance of rainstorms
in concentrating the moths to cause an outbreak.
Of interest to those working in the field of predictive
techniques in migration research, and those planning
control operations against this serious pest.
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| Termites
(Isoptera) and ants (Hymenoptera) |
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| 1997
£10.00
52 pp
ISBN 0859544559
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Laboratory
Culture and Experimental Techniques using Termites
M PEARCE
Several species of termites have become serious
pests of crops, forestry and buildings. In order
to find methods for controlling termites it is
important to be able to culture them successfully
in the laboratory for testing. Termites are also
used as an important bioassay tool, e.g. for testing
construction materials for their durability and
new pesticides or other compounds for their environmental
effects. This manual gives an introductory guide
to the setting up, maintenance and use of termite
colonies in the laboratory. It will be of great
value to researchers into termite control and
behaviour, and to pest control agencies wishing
to carry out simple screening tests. |
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| Birds |
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| 1997
£25.00
191pp
ISBN 0859544648
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The
Grain-eating Birds of Sub-Saharan Africa: Identification,
Biology and Management
R G ALLAN
Although birds are not normally viewed as pests,
in the case of cereals and soft fruits both resident
and migrant species can cause significant losses
to farmers. This handbook provides the background
information needed for an understanding of the
birds which cause the damage, their identification,
biology and feeding habits. It also presents the
variety of techniques necessary to assess the
likelihood and extent of crop damage and so facilitate
the choice of
cost-effective methods and levels of control.
A comprehensive reference book for policy-makers
and extensionists, and also to all public and
private sector management staff who are involved
in loss assessment and the implementation of control
methods in cereal
production.
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diseases |
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ISBN 085954513X
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The
Current Pandemic of Cassava Mosaic Virus Disease
in East Africa and its Control
G W OTIM-NAPE, A BUA, J M THRESH, Y BAGUMA, S
OGWAL, G N SSEMAKULA, G ACOLA, B BYABAKAMA, J
COLVIN, R J COOTER and A MARTIN
Cassava is an important food staple in much of
sub-Saharan Africa, in part because of its resistance
to drought. Cassava mosaic virus disease (CMD)
occurs in all the major cassavagrowing areas.
However, the incidence of the disease has increased
dramatically in recent years in many parts of
Uganda, and most recently in Kenya and Tanzania,
causing severe food shortages and necessitating
emergency relief. This publication summarizes
the recent history of CMD in Uganda, western Kenya
and north-western Tanzania. It describes the main
features of the pandemic and the various approaches
to its control. It discusses the lessons learned
from these control programmes and also assesses
the threat to other parts of Kenya and Tanzania
and elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa. |
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| 2000
£15.00
50 pp
ISBN 0859544761
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Bacterial
Wilt: Laboratory Detection of Ralstonia (Pseudomonas)
solanacearum
S SEAL and A ROBINSON-SMITH
Bacterial wilt is one of the most destructive
and widely spread diseases of a large range of
crops in the tropical and warmer regions of the
world. This fully illustrated laboratory booklet
describes the traditional isolation procedures
for R. solanacearum, a serological enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay and a polymerase chain reaction
test for the extremely sensitive detection of
this pathogen. The latter two methods are suitable
for direct detection of R. solanacearum
in plant material. A valuable manual for researchers
in suitably equipped laboratories, which includes
choice of method and comparative costs, step-by-step
protocols, results interpretation and lists of
equipment suppliers. |
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| 1997
£10.00
108pp
ISBN 0859544338
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Epidemiology
and Management of Rice Tungro Disease
T C B CHANCELLOR and J M THRESH (eds)
The outcome of the Rice Tungro Disease Management
Workshop held 11–14 November 1993 at Alor
Setar, Malaysia, where researchers (including
representatives from five major rice producing
countries) met to discuss the present status of
the disease and the progress of research into
its management. This publication outlines current
options for integrated management of tungro and
critically reassesses vector control strategies.
Of interest to scientists and officials from national
agricultural departments who have to make decisions
on the management of this important disease.
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| 1997
£35.00
308pp
ISBN 0859544885
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Proceedings
of an International Workshop on Lethal Yellowing-like
Diseases of Coconut, Elmina, Ghana, November 1995
S J EDEN-GREEN and F OFORI (eds)
Comprehensive accounts of the present distribution
and impact of this group of diseases are presented
in this publication, along with leading contributions
on aspects of disease diagnostics, physiology
and epidemiology of phytoplasms. A full account
of the discussions and recommendations for future
actions is also provided. The Proceedings will
be of particular interest to those researchers,
policy-makers and palm enthusiasts worldwide who
value the coconut palm for its role in sustainable
agriculture, and also for its contribution to
amenity and landscape plantings. |
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| 1997
£10.00
37pp
ISBN 0859544753
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Detection
of Sigatoka Leaf Spot Pathogens of Banana by the
Polymerase Chain Reaction
A JOHANSON
This booklet describes the background to the
Black and Yellow Sigatoka diseases (causal agents
Mycosphaerella fijiensis and M. musicola
respectively) and the traditional method of diagnosis
by fungal isolation. A new, laboratorybased molecular
biological technique is presented, which gives
rapid and sensitive identification of the pathogens,
directly from infected banana leaves. The method,
developed at NRI, is based on the amplification
of fungal DNA by the Polymerase Chain Reaction
(PCR). Protocols for DNA extraction and PCR are
given, together with details of reagents and their
availability. Suitable for use in plant pathology
laboratories equipped for basic molecular biology
by researchers who require accurate identification
to species level for these pathogens of significant
economic importance. |
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| 1996
£10.00
31pp + disk
ISBN 0859544389
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Bactid:
Bacteriological Identification System for Resource-poor
Plant Pathology Laboratories
R BLACK, J HOLT and A SWEETMORE
The Bactid system has been developed to provide
an accessible approach to bacteriological identification
in plant pathology laboratories which are not
equipped for, or used to, routine bacteriology
work. The system comprises the Bactid scheme,
the Bactid kit and the Bactid program. This publication
provides the ‘expert system’ program
on diskette and a manual describing the Bactid
system and worked examples using the expert system
which help in the identification of bacteria from
test results. The hypertext in the expert system
software also provides full details of media and
reagents and instructions on how to do the tests.
The Bactid software can be used in conjunction
with the PlantClinic system (see
PSTC12). |
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| 1995
£7.50
41pp
ISBN 0859543978
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Plant
Quarantine: A Primer for Development Workers
R BLACK and A SWEETMORE
Designed primarily for non-specialist crop scientists,
foresters and administrators in development projects,
this publication provides briefing on the essentials
of plant quarantine. It contains a discussion
of both the principles and practical steps involved
in planning and executing projects in order to
avoid the potentially disastrous effects of pest
introductions. |
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| 1995
£10.00
ISBN 085954396X
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Plant
Clinic: A Training System for Decision-making
and Resource Management in Plant Disease Diagnostics
R BLACK, A SWEETMORE and J HOLT
The PlantClinic software system (disk + explanatory
text) takes the user through the diagnostic process
using data from real and imaginary pest management
problems. This ‘expert system’ emphasizes
logistical and budgetary factors, and includes
additional hypertext guidance. PlantClinic is
designed mainly for students in crop protection
courses and for working diagnostitians who desire
self-instructions or who are receiving in-service
training. It will also be of value to managers
and administrators involved in the provision of
crop services. |
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| 1994
£10.00
168pp
ISBN 0859543560
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Bean
Common Mosaic Virus and Related Viruses in Africa
NRI Bulletin 63
N J SPENCE and D G AWALKEY
A review of current research, including the
results of an identification survey throughout
the main bean-growing areas. Findings on the interaction
between transmission rates and new viral strains
with host range and resistance lead to a discussion
on the implications for control practices.
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| Post-harvest
pests of stored food
[See also Food Storage Technology;
Grain after harvest;
Training and Extension] |
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| 1994
£10.00
58pp
ISBN 0859543862
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Controlling
Insect Pests of Stored Products Using Insect Growth
Regulators and Insecticides of Microbial Origin
NRI Bulletin 64
M J DALES
 Reviews
the progress of research into alternative substances
for the protection of durable foodstuffs against
insect pests following concerns (such as insect
resistance, residues, cost and environmental contamination)
over the use of synthetic contact insecticides.
Promising substances and new areas of investigation
are identified, with results from laboratory and
field trials outlined. A comprehensive bibliography
covering relevant publications over the past 20
years is also provided. Of interest to workers
in the field of storage entomology, research students
and those involved in the control of pests of
durable products in both tropical and temperate
climates.
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| 1997
£7.50
57pp
ISBN 0859544907
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Pest
Management in Farm Granaries [with special reference
to Africa]
R BOXALL, P GOLOB and R TAYLOR
 This
spiral-bound, fully illustrated A5 manual is intended
to help extension officers in giving the best
advice to individual farmers on the safe storage
of grains and pulses in the light of changing
storage requirements and marketing needs. It gives
guidance on how to analyse farmers’ storage
problems; provides information on the major causes
of spoilage; gives a summary of the principles
of good storage practice and descriptions of the
more common methods of storing grains and pulses
on the farm in Africa.
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1996
£23.50*
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From Dust to Maize: Overcoming the Larger Grain
Borer in Africa
NRI/FAO
 This
video is about the Larger Grain Borer, a serious
beetle pest of farm-stored maize and cassava.
It has been prepared to encourage policy-makers,
quarantine and phytosanitary officials and all
those responsible for national and international
grain movements to take suitable precautions against
this pest. [French and Portuguese language
versions obtainable from FAO only.]
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| 1991
£25.00
246pp
2nd edition
ISBN 0859542823
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Insects
and Arachnids of Tropical Stored Products: Their
Biology and Identification (A Training Manual)
C P HAINES (ed.)
 Updated
and revised, this manual includes identification
keys and information on the basic biology and
recognition for all the major tropical storage
insect and mite pests, plus those of lesser importance.
Apart from its role as a training aid, this manual
will be invaluable as a reference book for researchers
and those concerned with the management of pests
in tropical stored products.
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| 1997
£23.50*
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Sealed
Bagstacks for Better Grain Storage
NRI
 Video
illustrating the construction of sealed bag stacks,
a technique that improves the quality preservation
of grain stocks in long-term storage. |
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code V2
1996
£23.50*
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Good
Practice for Phosphine Fumigation: A guide to
phosphine fumigation in warm climates
NRI
 This
video is about good practice when using the gas
phosphine to fumigate durable products in hot
climates. It is intended for use as a training
aid to inform both pest control personnel and
their managers about safe and effective technique.
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Conducting
Ethnobotanical Surveys: An Example from Ghana
on Plants used for the Protection of Stored Cereals
and Pulses
NRI Bulletin 77
J R COBBINAH, C MOSS, P GOLOB and S R BELMAIN
 Plants
are well known for their medicinal and insecticidal
properties, and considerable research around the
world is conducted to screen plants for new compounds.
Ethnobotanical surveys are often used to target
research activity. Adding value to biological
resources by establishing current indigenous knowledge
systems could lead to financial gains and effective
biodiversity conservation. In this Bulletin
information is presented to show how ethnobotanical
data can be used towards promoting research and
conservation of indigenous plant species. It will
be of special interest to those working in storage
entomology, the control of insect pests, the medicinal
and insecticidal properties of plant materials
and indigenous knowledge system management. |
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| Pesticides
[See also Grain
after harvest; Pre-harvest
pests of tropical crops; Post-harvest
pests] |
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| 2002
£45.00
288pp
86 method sheets
ISBN 0859545431
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Ecological
Monitoring Methods for the Assessment of Pesticide
Impact in the Tropics
I F GRANT and C C D TINGLE (eds)
This handbook and accompanying method sheets
aim to assist developing countries build their
capability in ecotoxicological monitoring. This
useful binder brings together the knowledge of
pesticide impact and monitoring specialists to
provide guidance on the measurement, analysis
and interpretation of change in animal populations
and key soil functions. This handbook will be
of primary interest to those in government, development
agencies, donors and non-government organizations
who carry responsibility for the environment,
agriculture and public health. Academics and students
of ecotoxicology in developing countries should
find both the specialist chapters and the field
methodology useful.
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| 1994
£20.00
195pp
ISBN 0859543641
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DDT
in the Tropics: The Impact on Wildlife in Zimbabwe
of Ground-spraying for Tsetse Fly Control
R J DOUTHWAITE and C C D TINGLE (eds)
Contrary to its present insignificant use in
the developed world, DDT remains a commonly used
insecticide in many tropical countries. This publication
presents the results of the first detailed tropical
studies on the impact of DDT on wildlife, crucial
to an assessment both of its general environmental
impact and of the rationale for its continued
use. |
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