CropLife International put on the Internet some pages based on the work of Andrew Maynard, who directs the Risk Science Center at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health (USA). Read « Meet the Risk and Hazard Guru » Watch 5 videos of graphical explanations, including the funny “Risk Song”. At last,more concrete for ForumPhyto readers, CropLife also…
Upon this title, this canadian film by Nature Top Documentary Films shows “that plants do behave and lead anything but solitary and sedentary lives”. It teaches us “all that plants are smarter and much more interactive than we thought!” A very beautiful, sensible and educational film wich is supported by interviews of academic people. Not to be missed. …
Upon this title, Anwaa Agri put this universitary book on line for free. Historical Background, Habitats, taxonomy, and growth parameters Complete list of microorganisms in foods Determing microorganisms and/or their products in foods Food protection and some properties of psychotroph, thermophiles, and radiation-resistant bacteria Indicators of food safety, principles of quality control Foodborne diseases A specific chapter is dedicated…
CAST, standing for Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, is a non-profit association of research organizations and individuals. Crop protection is critical to the growth of healthy plants, the enhancement of the environment, and the production of healthy foods. Recognition of the critical role of crop protection in food production has been ignored and derided by some sectors. This…
This encyclopedia issued by AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board), available on line in pdf format, is a reference work. Complete, well illustrated, it includes more than 200 pests and natural enemies, and how to manage them. It includes also definitions, identification features including for larvae, quick reference for pests tresholds, and life cycle descriptions It cannot be ignored….
In this video clip (K production, Gedeon programmes and Arte france co-production), we can see how plants, sometimes and in a certain way, communicate and collaborate against pests, including mammals and to reinforce their natural defences. ! They react to sunshine, gravity, temperature and other stimuli. Plants can be trained against attacks of pests. In short, they are more…
“Read, download & share more than 850 FREE SCIENTIFIC BOOKS. It’s free for everyone, anywhere in the world” That is the brief introduction sentence of the Intech-open Website : a very useful source of information. Some interesting examples on plant protection, agriculture, …: Crop production technologies (in English) Organic Food and Agriculture – New Trends and Developments in the…