Biological control of an agricultural pest protects tropical forests

Though often perceived as an environmentally-risky practice, biological control of invasive species can restore crop yields, ease land pressure and thus contribute to forest conservation. Here, we show how biological control against the mealybug Phenacoccus manihoti (Hemiptera) slows deforestation a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Communications biology 2019-01, Vol.2 (1), p.10-10, Article 10
Hauptverfasser:	Wyckhuys, K. A. G., Hughes, A. C., Buamas, C., Johnson, A. C., Vasseur, L., Reymondin, L., Deguine, J. -P., Sheil, D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	631/158/2178 631/158/2456 631/158/672 Anagyrus lopezi Animals Asia, Southeastern Biological control Biology Biomedical and Life Sciences Cassava Commerce Conservation of Natural Resources - methods Crop Production Crop Protection - methods Crops, Agricultural - economics Deforestation Forest conservation Hemiptera Host-parasite interactions Introduced species Invasive species Life Sciences Manihot - economics Pest Control, Biological - methods Pest outbreaks Plant protection Plant Roots Rainforest Satellite Imagery Tropical forests Wasps
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