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Covers almost 100 species of the most important insect pests affecting rice cultivation Brings together the key research on each pest, including description and biology and effects on rice plants Written by a team of leading entomologists with experience of rice pests in Asia, Africa, the United States and Latin America Includes over 150 photographs and images

Highlights the major zoonotic disease threats to poultry production, detailing their characterisation, identification and routes of transmission Addresses both on-farm safety and postharvest management techniques in preventing the risk and spread of zoonotic and other diseases Considers how elements of poultry production can be better managed to improve safety and sustainability, such as improving feed formulation and litter management to reduce environmental impact

Collates over 30 years’ worth of research into sustainable avocado production by one of the most prominent experts in the field Provides a comprehensive overview of the avocado supply chain and how key elements of this value chain can be optimised to improve avocado production Reviews the nutritional value and potential health benefits of avocado, as well as its application in medicine, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

Provides a detailed overview of the recent advances in the biocontrol sector, focussing on the development of products to control crop insect pests Considers the key issues and challenges that can arise as a result of the development of novel biocontrol agents, such as the challenge of commercialising a new product to a rapidly changing market Addresses how breeding techniques can be optimised to improve plant defences against insect pest attacks

Reviews advances in cultivation practice such as seed establishment and more efficient irrigation techniques; Summarises developments in ‘climate smart’ agriculture such as conservation tillage and organic wheat cultivation; Discusses ways of supporting smallholders improve wheat cultivation in North Africa and other regions in the developing world