Development of best-practices for conserving beneficial insects within Iowa's agricultural landscape

Posted on:2014-08-30

Degree:M.S

Type:Thesis

University:Iowa State University

Candidate:Gill, Kelly Ann

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GTID:2453390005990402

Subject:Agriculture

Abstract/Summary:

he annual value of crop pollination and biological control of plant pests provided by beneficial insects is estimated to be worth at least...

Keywords/Search Tags:

Beneficial insects, Biology

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