Publications of IOBC related to WPRS
- BioControl - Official journal of IOBC
- Online Shop for IOBC-Publications
- IOBC-WPRS Bulletins
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- IOBC-WPRS Newsletter
- IOBC-WPRS Books
- IOBC-Global Newsletter
- IOBC-Global Books
IOBC-WPRS Publications 1968-2010.
Compiled by Horst Bathon.
ISBN 978-92-9067-235-7 [40 pp.]. Bulletin Vol. 61, 2010 (pdf)
BioControl - Official journal of IOBC
BioControl is the official journal of the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) and presents original papers on basic and applied research in all aspects of biological control of invertebrate, vertebrate and weed pests, and plant diseases.
Over the years, it has established a leading role in publishing the finest and most exciting work on all aspects of biological control of invertebrate, vertebrate and weed pests, and plant diseases.
Coverage includes biology and ecology of organisms for biological control, and aspects of use including biological controls for integrated pest management, such as plant resistance, pheromones and intercropping. Papers presenting only laboratory trials on non-target effects of pesticides on natural enemies are not considered but papers dealing with the corresponding effects on community dynamics of natural enemies are welcomed. |
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Improving integrated pest management in horticulture, Improving integrated pest management in horticulture provides a comprehensive review of the recent developments in integrated pest management for horticultural crops. The collection builds on the wealth of research on insect and disease control in horticulture using IPM strategies in areas such as biological control and decision support systems to target techniques more effectively. The book also includes valuable case studies based on practical experience of IPM. Buy here: https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-106510 |
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Microbial bioprotectants for plant disease management, This collection provides a comprehensive coverage of the recent advances in the development of more ecologically balanced biological methods to control plant diseases. Chapters review the availability and use of bacterial, fungal and viral bioprotectants, as well as the issues that arise with their development and use. Buy here: https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-106382 |
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Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management Several IOBC members participated in writing chapters of this book. Over 98% of sprayed insecticides and 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their target species, including non-target species, air, water and soil. The extensive reliance on insecticide use reduces biodiversity, contributes to pollinator decline, destroys habitat, and threatens endangered species. This book offers a more effective application of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach, on an area-wide (AW) or population-wide (AW-IPM) basis, which aims at the management of the total population of a pest, involving a coordinated effort over often larger areas. For major livestock pests, vectors of human diseases and pests of high-value crops with low pest tolerance, there are compelling economic reasons for participating in AW-IPM. Open Access, eBook or Download: |
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Insect Pest Management An undergraduate and postgraduate textbook covering the key principles, methodologies, approaches and practical examples of insect pest management in agricultural, post harvest systems, horticulture, insect vectors and medical and veterinary entomology. The book covers the underpinning monitoring and forecasting of pest outbreaks, yield loss and impact assessments and all of the latest methods of control and management of insects from insecticides, host manipulation, plant resistance, biological control, use of interference, agronomic and precision control methods as well as socio-economic and research management aspects of developing integrated approaches to pest management. The new edition also reflects the key advances made in the disciplines of molecular biology, biochemistry and genomics related to insects and their management, as well as the importance and role of biodiversity, climate change, precision agriculture, data management and sustainability of production and supply in delivering integrated management solutions. Order here: https://www.cabi.org/bookshop/book/9781789241075 |
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Integrative Biological Control - Ecostacking for Enhanced Ecosystem Services, This book is the first to integrate biological control into a conceptual framework – ecostacking - uniting all aspects of biological control and ecosystem services. In 2018 the "First International Congress of Biological Control" was organised and held in Beijing, China. The chapters highlight some of the achievements presented at the congress, worldwide. Of particular significance are the numerous contributions by Chinese researchers illustrating the remarkable progress made on developing and adopting multiple biological control strategies over vast agricultural areas, largely replacing chemical pesticides for sustainable agricultural and horticultural production. In many parts of the world including Europe, fragmented research based on short-term funding has been unable to answer to the needs to develop sustainable long-term solutions to crop protection, while colleagues in China have been successful in implementing programs that exemplify the power of the ecostacking approach. Chapter 2 of this book is available open. Order here: https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030448370 |
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Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Greenhouse Crops, 2nd edition, 2019 |
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Biological Control in Latin America and the Caribbean The book can be ordered in the CABI bookshop: https://www.cabi.org/bookshop/book/9781789242430 |
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Biological Control – Ecology and Applications By Heimpel G.E. & N.J. Mills 2017 Reviewed by Eric Wajnberg, Editor-in-Chief, BioControl |
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Special issue of BioControl (2012): Invasive Alien Arthropod Predators and Parasitoids: http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/ecology/ |
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Special issue of BioControl (2008): From Biological Control to Invasion: http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/entomology/ |
IOBC-WPRS Bulletin
The IOBC-WPRS Bulletins are a well established series of relatively fast issued working papers in a systematic format. Bulletins are proceedings of Working and Study Group meetings and Commission activities. The number of volumes varies each year (7-15 volumes). This publication is an important support to the Working Groups of WPRS. |
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IOBC-WPRS Bulletin - How to publish a paper?
The complete manuscript for a proceeding "Bulletin" has to by submitted to the technical editor within 6 month after the meeting.
- Instructions to the editors (convenors); Checklist
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Templates: Bulletin Manuscript (pdf), Bulletin Manuscript (docx)
Template to pre-formate References in Endnote (ens)
IOBC-WPRS Newsletter
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IOBC-WPRS news are published in a Newsletter sent by e-mail. Past issues: Consult the archive Subscribe to get the next issue. |
IOBC-WPRS Newsletter Profile (Archive)
The publication of this Newsletter of IOBC-WPRS was discontinued in 2010 and replaced by the e-mail Newsletter and announcements posted in the News section of the web site as well as on the IOBC-WPRS Facebook and Twitter channels.
Old issues (1999-2009) of Profile can be consulted in this Archive:
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The IOBC-WPRS newsletter, PROFILE, was first released in January 1984. For 26 years PROFILE provided information about the activities of Working and Study Groups, meetings, news from the Council, information from IOBC-Global, etc.
Over that time PROFILE was served by three excellent editors: Ernst Boller (1984-1987), followed by Albert Minks (1988-1996), and finally by Horst Bathon (1997-2009). All three editors contributed tremendously to compiling and spreading news and information about wprs through the printed version of PROFILE, as this was the only channel before the internet website. PROFILE first appeared as a PDF on the IOBC-WPRS website in 2003, and past issues can be found under Publications. For the past few years the IOBC-WPRS website, with its continual updates, has served as the forum for dissemination of most information formerly covered by PROFILE; therefore, the newsletter will no longer be produced. This decision was taken at the General Assembly in Ocotber 2009. The Council appreciates all efforts of everyone that provided information to PROFILE over the years and expresses its deep gratitude to the three editors for years of dedication and service.
IOBC-WPRS Books
Integrated Pest Management - Design and application of feasible and effective strategies. Shop: IOBC-WPRS Book: Integrated Pest Management (pdf), |
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Integrated production – Objectives, Principles and Technical Guidelines Announcement (pdf). Shop: IOBC-WPRS Book: Integrated Production (pdf), |
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Classical and augmentative biological control against diseases and pests: critical status analysis and review of factors influencing their success. Free Download: IOBC-WPRS Book: Biological Control (pdf) |
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Ecological Infrastructures: Ideabook on Functional Biodiversity at the Farm Level, Temperate Zones of Europe. This tool produced by IOBC-WPRS for farmers, farm advisers and students has found wide interest. In its first bilingual English-German version, it compiles many facts scattered in the literature or unpublished. Free Download: IOBC Ideabook on Ecological Infrastructures (pdf) |
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A Manual for Research on Verticillium chlamydosporium, a Potential Biological Control Agent for Root-Knot Nematodes. Shop: IOBC-WPRS Book: A Manual for Research on Verticillium... (pdf), |
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Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. Announcement with preface and table of contents: Announcement (pdf). Shop: IOBC-WPRS Book: Guidelines to evaluate side-effects... (pdf), |
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Monitoring Populations of the Carrot Fly Psila rosae. |
IOBC-Global Newsletter
Current Issues: IOBC Global Newsletter 108-BIS (pdf), March 2021:
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IOBC-Global Books
The Use and Regulation of Microbial Pesticides in Representative Jurisdictions Worldwide. Download PDF from the IOBC-Global website: |
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IOBC Internet Book of Biological Control – Version 6, February 2012 Download: IOBC Internet Book of Biological Control (PDF) (Download PDF from the IOBC-Global website: |
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Quality Control and Production of Biological Control Agents: Theory and Testing Procedures. This book was written by many IOBC members and is the result of work done in global and wprs working groups on quality control of natural enemies. The use of biological control agents has been increasing worldwide and there are now many companies massproducing such organisms, particularly for the control of insect pests. However, there is a great need for quality control in the production and use of these natural enemies, which include insect parasitoids and predators, fungi and viruses. This book has been written by leading scientists to provide both background theory and practical guidance on this subject. |
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International Organization for Biological Control of Noxious Animals and Plants: History of the First 50 Years (1956-2006). The International Organisation for Biological Control (IOBC) celebrates its 50th anniversary. What started in 1956 with the first meeting of European pioneers in biological control evolved into an independent organisation with world-wide activities (www.iobc-global.org). IOBC’s expertise covers now all aspects of sustainable crop protection in major annual and perennial crops. To commemorate this milestone, a book on the colourful history of this organisation has been published. |