Insect Pests of Potato

Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management, 2nd Edition, provides an academic reference on the biological concepts and pest control methods used in potato production. Edited by Andrei Alyokhin, Silvia I. Rondon, and Yulin Gao, this volume supports university faculty, graduate students in agricultural disciplines, extension specialists, and research scientists evaluating insect dynamics.

The work synthesizes control strategies across major international potato-growing regions, featuring a dedicated section on regional production conditions and localized insect problems. It evaluates theoretical foundations of pest management while examining molecular biology and genomics advances, specifically detailing double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) technology applications in agricultural insect control.

This second edition expands subject coverage by incorporating new chapters dedicated to potato lady beetles as well as hemipterous pests other than aphids and psyllids. The reference equips crop consultants, state agency regulators, and advanced agricultural students with structured empirical findings to support pest management planning and field research.