The effects of farming system and fertilisers on pests and natural enemies: A synthesis of current research

Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment

Volumn 141, Issue 3-4, 2011, Pages 261-270

  Garratt, M P D ^a   Wright, D J ^a   Leather, S R ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Fertilization; Meta analysis; Natural enemies; Organic farming; Pests

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM; AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE; EXPERIMENTAL STUDY; FARMING SYSTEM; FERTILIZER APPLICATION; HETEROGENEITY; MANURE; META-ANALYSIS; NATURAL ENEMY; PEST CONTROL; PEST SPECIES; PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE; RESEARCH WORK; SPECIES DIVERSITY;

ARTHROPODA; COLEOPTERA;

EID: 79958026068     PISSN: 01678809     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2011.03.014     Document Type: Review

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