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Foreword; Preface; Contents; About the Author; 1: Agro-Ecological Pest Management - An Overview; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Ecology and Agroecology; 1.2.1 Ecology; 1.2.2 Agroecology; 1.3 Agroecological Pest Management; 1.4 Goals; 1.5 Basis and Principles; 1.6 Key Elements of Agroecological Pest Management; 1.6.1 Crop Management; 1.6.2 Soil Management; 1.6.2.1 Preventive Options; 1.6.2.2 Supplemental Options; 1.6.2.3 Reactive Options; 1.7 Benefits and Limitations; 1.7.1 Benefits; 1.7.1.1 Increasing Species Diversity; 1.7.1.2 Enhancing Longevity; 1.7.1.3 Imposing a Fallow

1.7.1.4 Enhancing Soil Organic Matter1.7.1.5 Increase Landscape Diversity; 1.7.1.6 Saving on Cost of Inputs; 1.7.2 Limitations; 1.8 Conclusions; References; 2: Conservation Tillage; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Weed Management; 2.2.1 Stale Seed Bed + Glyphosate Strategy; 2.2.2 Crop Rotations + Stale Seed Bed; 2.2.3 Integrated Weed Management; 2.3 Insect Pest Management; 2.4 Disease Management; 2.5 Nematode Management; 2.6 Nonpesticidal Management Practices; 2.6.1 Crop Rotation; 2.6.2 Field Sanitation; 2.6.3 Proper Planting Procedures; 2.6.4 Irrigation Management

2.6.5 Variety Selection2.6.6 Scouting and Pest Identification; 2.7 Conclusions; References; 3: Crop Residue Management and Organic Amendments; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Weed Management; 3.3 Insect Pest Management; 3.4 Disease Management; 3.4.1 Biofumigation; 3.5 Nematode Management; 3.6 Conclusions; References; 4: Biofumigation; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Biofumigation; 4.3 Benefits; 4.4 Modes of Utilization; 4.4.1 Crop Rotation/Intercropping; 4.4.2 Incorporation of Biofumigants; 4.4.3 Green Manuring Cover Crops and Trap Crops; 4.4.4 Processed Plant Products; 4.5 Biofumigation Crops

4.5.1 Brassica Plant Species4.5.1.1 Rapeseed (Fig. 4.4); 4.5.1.2 Mustard (Fig. 4.5); 4.5.1.3 Radish (Fig. 4.6); 4.5.1.4 Turnips (Fig. 4.7); 4.5.1.5 Rocket; 4.5.1.6 Processed Brassica Amendments; 4.5.2 Non-Brassica Plant Species; 4.5.2.1 Grasses; 4.5.2.2 Garlic and Onions; 4.6 Pest Management; 4.6.1 Diseases; 4.6.2 Nematode Pests; 4.6.3 Weeds; 4.7 Integration of Biofumigation and Solarization; 4.8 Conclusions; References; 5: Fertilizer Management; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Macronutrients; 5.2.1 Nitrogen; 5.2.1.1 Insect Pests; 5.2.1.2 Diseases; 5.2.2 Potassium

5.2.2.1 Diseases5.2.2.2 Nematodes; 5.2.3 Phosphorus; 5.2.3.1 Diseases; 5.2.3.2 Insect Pests; 5.2.4 Calcium; 5.2.4.1 Diseases; 5.2.4.2 Nematodes; 5.2.5 Sulfur; 5.2.5.1 Insect Pests; 5.2.5.2 Mites; 5.3 Micronutrients; 5.3.1 Manganese; 5.3.1.1 Diseases; 5.3.2 Zinc; 5.3.2.1 Diseases; 5.3.2.2 Insect Pests; 5.3.3 Boron; 5.3.3.1 Diseases; 5.3.4 Iron; 5.3.4.1 Diseases; 5.3.5 Chlorine; 5.3.5.1 Diseases; 5.3.6 Silicon; 5.3.6.1 Diseases; 5.4 Conclusions; References; 6: Agro-Forestry; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Effect on Pests and Natural Enemies; 6.2.1 Insect Pests and Diseases

This book outlines a new paradigm, "Agro-ecological Intensification of Crop Protection", which reduces negative impacts on the environment and enhances the provision of ecosystem services. It discusses the use of ecologically based management strategies to increase the sustainability of agricultural production while reducing off-site consequences, highlighting the underlying principles and outlining some of the key management practices and technologies required to implement agro-ecological pest management. It also comprehensively explores important topics like stimulo-deterrent diversion strategy, precision agriculture, plant breeding, nutrient management, habitat management, cultural approaches, cultivar mixtures/multiline cultivars, crop rotation, crop residue management, crop diversity, cover crops, conservation tillage, biofumigation, agro-forestry, and addition of organic matter. This timely book promotes the rapid implementation of this technology in farming community around the globe. It is a valuable resource for the scientific community involved in teaching, research and extension activities related to agro-ecological pest management as well as policymakers and practicing farmers. It can also be used for teaching post-graduate courses.