Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the United States

In this reference, experts review the discipline of biological control of invasive terrestrial and aquatic plants. The papers are divided into three sections: the theory and practice of biological control; target plants and the biological control agents; and new and ongoing biological control projects in the US. Specific topics include ecology, safety testing, non-target impacts, and invasive plants targeted for control in the future. The discussion of the classical biological control process includes a proposal for an International Code of Best Practices. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR