PUBLICATIONS PERUSED
BEAN DISEASE VOLUME UPDATED
In 1991 the American Phytopathological Society (APS) published COMPENDIUM OF BEAN DISEASES as a vehicle for presenting "a comprehensive, authoritative, and modern account of bean diseases." Fourteen years later a significantly expanded (119 pages compared to 79 pages) second edition has materialized, still focused on delivering assistance for diagnosing bean diseases "whether in the field, laboratory, or diagnostic clinic," as well as providing recommendations for disease management. Editors H.F. Schwartz, et al, have revamped the lengthy list of diseases and added references to IPM. The well established two-column compendium layout is retained, but the nearly 200 graphic images are now distributed all through the volume placing them in proximity to referring text for increased reader convenience. A new section discusses environmental and genetic disorders. There is little cause to doubt the editors' suggestion that the well organized and comprehensive softbound work will be a useful information source for a diversity of occupations grappling with the implications of bean diseases. {$} *-> APS Press, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., St. Paul, MN 55121, USA. Fax: 1-651-454-0766. Phone: 1-651-454-7250. Web:
http://www.shopapspress.org.
ECOLOGICAL PEST MANAGEMENT FOR CITRUS
Ecological pest management specialist S. Gravena has prepared and published MANUAL PRATICO MANEJO ECOLOGICO DE PRAGAS DOS CITROS (A Practical Guide for Citrus Ecological Pest Management) a useful compilation of material developed over the years. The hardbound, 372-page volume reflects Prof. Gravena's extensive experience in pest management with emphasis on IPM across numerous crops, but particularly Brazil's citrus industry. Five sections cover: management (of pests); pest organisms; natural enemies and biocontrol agents; inspection and scouting; and general. With over 800 color graphics (photos, charts, tables), large size type, and a vast array of information the 2005 publication has all the ingredients for becoming an oft used reference. In Portuguese, {$} *-> Gravena Ltda, Caixa Postal 546, CEP 14.870-990, Jaboticabal, SP, BRAZIL.
Gravena@gravena.com.br. Fax: 55-16-3203-5358. Phone: 55-16-3203-2221. Web:
http://www.gravena.com.br.
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POTATO IPM
Bulging with dozens of color photos and precise information, a 2006 publication is a tuberosum tour de force. The recently issued second edition of INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR POTATOES IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES expands content, pages, and especially graphic material over the out-of-print first edition. Numerous chapters have been revised including those on aphid management, virus transmission, late blight, cover crops, and nematode management. A new section discusses organic production. More than 50 more color photos have been added along with nearly 60 tables and line drawings. Topics range from potato physiology to detailed information about insect, disease, weed, vertebrate, and nematode pest organisms. The revised, 175-page work was written by L.L. Strand drawing on his collaboration with P.A. Rude for the earlier edition. M.L. Flint served as technical editor melding contributions from some 40 research and extension specialists. Though aimed at a specific geographic area, this reader friendly, informative volume has far wider application both as a reference on IPM for potatoes and as a model for an IPM manual. ANR pub. no. 3316. {$} *-> ANR, Univ. of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
danrcs@ucdavis.edu . Fax:1-510-643-5470. Phone: 1-510-642-2431. Web:
http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu.
INTEGRATED FIELD CROP GUIDE
Designed as a practical guide for growers, advisors, and the agri supply industry, the 2006 CORNELL GUIDE FOR INTEGRATED FIELD CROP MANAGEMENT is said to include current information for producing field crops and, when involved, safe and judicious use of pesticides. The 2005 work includes a chapter on general crop production guidelines, touching on climate, use of inputs, and presenting keys to a successful IPM program. Numerous tables and charts plus a few black and white visuals supplement chapters containing specific data for target field crops. The text discusses elements related to IPM such as planting techniques, degree days, soil management, variety selection, and scouting. Laminated covers and spiral (lay flat) binding make this 149-page work well suited as an in-field reference. Pub. no. 16193. {$} *-> The Resource Center, PO Box 3884, Ithaca, NY 14852-3884, USA. Fax: 1-607-255-9946. Phone: 1-607-255-2080.
resctr@cornell.edu. Web:
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/store. ADDENDUM: Availability just announced: Cornell's 2006 INTEGRATED CROP AND PEST MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR VEGETABLES, 324 pages, covering 17 distinct vegetable groups.
WEB, PUBLICATION, CD, AND VIDEO NOTES
ASSESSING BIOCONTROL SUCCESS
The latest edition (February 2006, issue 35) of the "What's New in Biological Control of Weeds" newsletter prepared by scientists at NEW ZEALAND'S land care research organization addresses the thorny (often literally) issue of evaluating the impact of biological control agents on targeted weed species. In the article, "How Successful Will They Be," L. Hayes and S. Fowler consider that often asked question and conclude that short term results are usually no more that an initial indicator, and that assessment of establishment and impact on the targets require patience and a long range view. Inherently, that lack of quick results complicates funding prospects. "The challenge," note the authors, "is for scientists to persuade funders to support the assessment component of projects, and to find quicker and smarter ways to predict and assess success." *-> L. Hayes, Landcare Research, PO Box 69, Lincoln 8152, NEW ZEALAND. Fax: 64-3-325-2418. Phone: 64-3-325-6700.
HayesL@landcareresearch.co.nz.
DISEASE FORECASTING EVALUATED
A new publication from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, THE VALUE OF PLANT DISEASE EARLY-WARNING SYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY OF USDA'S SOYBEAN RUST COORDINATED FRAMEWORK, examines the impact and effectiveness of timely forecasting and information dissemination. M.J. Roberts, et al, estimated that the framework covering surveillance, reporting, prediction, and management saved growers many millions of U.S. dollars in 2005, primarily through a website that provides real-time, county-level information on the spread of Phakospora pachyrhizi. The 46-page report is available at
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR18/, or can be ordered from: USDA Order Desk, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161, USA. Fax: 1-703-605-6900. Phone: 1-703-605-6220.
ONLINE BIOTECH DATABASE
Croplife International, the organization of agricultural inputs producers, has developed a database of published papers "demonstrating the benefits and safety implications associated with the use of agricultural biotechnology products." Currently the system contains 63 papers, all published in peer-reviewed journals. The collection is designed to facilitate locating and accessing "credible scientific information." See at:
http://croplife.intraspin.com/BioTech/index.asp.
GUIAS DE INSPECCION
Michigan State Univ. now offers two of its pocket-sized IPM scouting guides in Spanish versions: GUIA DE BOLSILLO PARA LA INSPECCION DE PLAGAS DE MANZANOS EN MICHIGAN BAJO MANEJO INTEGRADO DE PLAGAS, and GUIA DE BOLSILLO LA INSPECCION DE PLAGAS DE LAS FRUTAS DE HUESO BAJO MANEJO INTEGRADO DE PLAGAS. More detailed information at http://ipm.msu.edu. {$}. MSU Extension Bulletin Office, 117 Central Service, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824-1001, USA. Fax: 1-517-353-7168. Phone: 1-517-353-6740.
PAN-UK'S 2005 REVIEW
Pesticide Action Network UK has issued its REVIEW 2005. Softbound, 16 pages, color photos. *-> PAN-UK, Development House, 56-64 Leonard St., London EC2A 4JX, UK.
admin@pan-uk.org. Fax: 44-020-7065-0907.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
IPM PROJECT LEADER
, Logan, UT, USA
* Assist IPM specialists in various disciplines with coordination and implementation of extension IPM programs; provide pest advisories; organize and direct pest scouting workshops; present informational programs; help develop IPM information materials; maintain a plant pest database.
* REQUIRES: BS (MS preferred) in a biological science; minimum of 2 years experience in IPM outreach education or research; experience with phenological data and predictive models; knowledge of tree fruit and urban horticulture; experience with web site maintenance; strong motivation and interest in outreach education aimed at horticultural and agricultural industries, and the urban sector. See:
http://tinyurl.com/qgxd5.
* CONTACT: D. Alston, Dept. of Biology, 5305 Old Main Hill, Utah State Univ., Logan, UT 84322-5305, USA.
DianeA@biology.usu.edu. Fax: 1-435-797-8197. Phone: 1-435-797-2516.
IPM PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
* Plan, organize, and conduct on-farm IPM training for growers and scouts; provide information to the public (education and public relations), and disseminate information to the mass media; perform needs assessments and evaluations; recruit, train, and supervise seasonal IPM field scouts; prepare teaching materials.
* REQUIRES: BS degree in an agricultural science; ability to conduct pest sampling under varying conditions; sound communication skills and computing capability. See:
http://tinyurl.com/rovhp . Position #06-000351.
* CONTACT: D. Kluchinski, Dept. of Agric. and Res. Mgmt. Coop. Extension, Rutgers Univ., 88 Lipman Dr., New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525, USA.
Kluchinski@aesop.rutgers.edu . Fax: 1-732-932-6633. Phone: 1-732-932-5000, ext. 588.
WEED MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST,
Ontario, OR, USA
* Establish research goals and implement trials by seeking out information and collaborative partnerships with growers, agricultural industry, and other scientists; conduct weed management programs addressing local needs; deliver weed management information through a variety of means; supervise graduate students.
* REQUIRES: PhD in weed science, or related discipline; excellent communication skills; ability to obtain extramural funding; research, field trial, and teaching experience. See:
http://tinyurl.com/kdl42 .
* CONTACT: J. Jones, Malheur Exp. Stn., 595 Onion Rd., Ontario, OR 97914, USA.
Janet.Jones@oregonstate.edu . Fax: 1-541-889-7831. Phone: 1-541-889-2174.
ENTOMOLOGIST
, Namulonge and Kwanda, UGANDA
* Investigate transmission of banana wilt disease with focus on insect vectors; dentify key vectors; conduct studies of morphological and biochemical plant traits of tolerant and resistant plants; compare insect transmission to other transportation modes.
* REQUIRES: MSc in agriculture with entomology specialization; practical entomology knowledge/experience; fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of statistics; ability to work long hours in field with farmers; excellent interpersonal skills; developing country national less than 32 years of age at time of applying.
* CONTACT: Human Resources Manager, c/o International Institute of Tropical Agric., Lambourn (UK) Ltd., Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Rd., Croydon CR9 3EE, UK.
IITA_HR@cgiar.org.
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, & SERVICES
SPLAT HITS THE MARKET
Cross a caulk-like material with a pheromone and the result makes a "splat," or officially, "specialized pheromone and lure application technology," say the specialists at ISCA Technologies. The firm's proprietary base materials are biologically inert, but when mixed with semiochemicals, provide a unique delivery system for insect attracting pheromones in mating disruption systems. Pesticides can also be added to produce an attract-and-kill combination. The amorphous and flowable nature of the base material, available in a range of viscosities, is said to make it adaptable to many application methods ranging from hand-held devices to large scale mechanical situations. Effective emission duration ranges from 2 to 16 weeks. SPLAT is also compatible with the firm's new and improved ball style McPhail trap. *-> ISCA Technologies, PO Box 5266, Riverside, CA 92517, USA. Fax: 1-815-346-1722. Phone: 1-951-686-5008.
RColer@iscatech.com. Web:
http://www.iscatech.com .
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