PL SC221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Crop Protection, Biological Pest Control, Clubroot
Document Summary
Weed a plant growing where it is not wanted. Insect pests can cause severe infestations when populations reach outbreak densities. Many cropping and weather factors can contribute to outbreaks. Disease any deviation from the normal state of a plant due to irritation by a pathogen or environmental factors. Regulatory aimed at excluding pests from a particular area or minimizing their spread. Involve manipulation of the environment in order to make conditions unfavorable for the pest. Should be considered first line of defense around which to build other crop protection strategies! Potential for additional benefits by introduction of antagonistic microorganisms. Involves establishing one or more species of bio-control agents to regulate pest populations. Moth very effective in keeping cactus in check. Represents the inherent ability of crop plants to restrict, slow-down or overcome pest infestations and diseases. The simplest and most convenient method of insect pest and disease control.
