Biological control, or biocontrol, is the exploitation of living agents (incl. viruses) to combat
pestilential organisms (incl. pathogens, pests, and weeds) for diverse purposes to provide …

Fluvial riparian vegetation (RV) links fluvial and terrestrial ecosystems. It is under significant
pressure from anthropogenic activities, and, therefore, the management and restoration of …

Interactions between plants and insect herbivores are important determinants of plant
productivity in managed and natural vegetation. In response to attack, plants have evolved a …

Agronomic intensification has transformed many agricultural landscapes into expansive
monocultures with little natural habitat. A pervasive concern is that such landscape …

Meeting the growing global demand for agricultural products requires the development and
use of ecologically-based strategies that will allow sustainable intensification based on …

Globally, 1031 species of arthropods are associated with the intensively managed tea
Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze monoculture. All parts of the plant, leaf, stem, root, flower …

Drivers behind food security and crop protection issues are discussed in relation to food
losses caused by pests. Pests globally consume food estimated to feed an additional one …

The goal of banker plant systems is to sustain a reproducing population of natural enemies
within a crop that will provide long-term pest suppression. The most common banker plant …

With an expanding human population placing increasing pressure on the environment,
agriculture needs sustainable production that can match conventional methods. Integrated …

Reduction of noncrop habitats, intensive use of pesticides and high levels of disturbance
associated with intensive crop production simplify the farming landscape and bring about a …