Asexual Revolution

It is thought that the one big advantage of such variety is that it acts as a kind of insurance policy that allows future evolution to occur if required. Pests are also normally attacked by a vast array of predators and parasites like spiders and wasps that act as biological control agents and that...

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Published inAustralasian science Vol. 29; no. 9; p. 33
Main Authors Reynolds, K Tracy, Hoffmann, Ary
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hawksburn Control Publications Pty Ltd 01.10.2008
Subjects
Animal reproduction
Changes
Chemicals
Crops
Environment
Environmental Influences
Females
Genetically altered foods
Genetics
Males
Mutation
Numbers
Pest control
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Summary:It is thought that the one big advantage of such variety is that it acts as a kind of insurance policy that allows future evolution to occur if required. Pests are also normally attacked by a vast array of predators and parasites like spiders and wasps that act as biological control agents and that can be very effective in suppressing pest populations. A long-term strategy for countering emerging asexual pests is to encourage natural biological control agents by making our agricultural landscapes more complex.
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ISSN:1442-679X