Fruit Crop Ecology and Management
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Introduction page
A soil section page (to be posted later)
Environmental effects on insects and diseases - microclimates
How pathogens are dispersed
The human setting
A closing section page - more real examples

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Book table of contents
Introduction: An ecological approach to growing fruit
Chapter 1: The agricultural ecosystem
- The natural environment
- The fruit plant
- The soil
- Farm biodiversity
Chapter 2: Managing the community of pest and beneficial organisms
- The community
- Environmental effects on insects and diseases
- Influence of surrounding landscapes on pest management
Chapter 3: The human setting
- Production and marketing strategy
- Community relations
- Human resources
Chapter 4: Where do we go from here?
Index