Asian Citrus Psyllid: Biology

Asian Citrus Psyllid: Biology

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Publisher's Synopsis

Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri, is an insect pest which transmits a bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), primarily through feeding in newly emergent foliage of citrus trees. This pathogen causes a disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, which has become the most debilitating and intractable disease in citrus crops.

This book, written by a team of experts on the Asian citrus psyllid, gathers together everything currently known about the biology and ecology of this important pest species, examines the transmission and acquisition processes of the pathogen, and looks at current management practices and their effectiveness. The potential for new, innovative management techniques are also described, along with the economic implications of managing this rapidly establishing disease.

This book:

Covers all aspects of Asian citrus psyllid biology and ecology for the first time in one place.
Examines new, innovative management practices and assesses their effectiveness.
Discusses the vector-pathogen relationship in detail.
Explains the economics of controlling this devastating pest.

This title is essential reading for all researchers involved in the management and control of Asian citrus psyllid, extension agents, and pest management consultants. It will also be of great use to graduate students in applied entomology and related disciplines.

Book information

ISBN: 9781786394088
Publisher: CABI
Imprint: CABI
Pub date:
DEWEY: 634.3
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 312
Weight: 906g
Height: 177mm
Width: 250mm
Spine width: 22mm