Books published by the NZPPS

	An Illustrated Guide to Common Weeds of New Zealand Third Edition Ian Popay, Paul Champion, Trevor James (2010) ISBN 978-0-473-16285-6 This popular and indispensable guide to the identification of weeds in New Zealand is now in its third edition. The 2010 edition is still written for a wide audience, with simple text and a user-friendly approach, but at 448 pages it is bigger and better than ever. Covering just over 600 species, and... More information...
	Microbial Products: Exploiting Microbial Diversity for Sustainable Plant Production Edited by S.M. Zydenbos and T.A. Jackson (2010) ISBN 978-0-473-16531-4 Microbes and their metabolites are poised to play an increasingly important role in agricultural systems as plant protection and growth promotion agents. The impetus for change has been driven by consumer and market demands for products with “no-detectable” chemical residues and minimal environmental... More information...
	Surveillance for Biosecurity: Pre-Border to Pest Management Edited by K.J. Froud, I.A. Popay and S.M. Zydenbos (2008) ISBN 978-0-473-14188-2 New Zealand’s distance from other land masses and its relatively recent human occupation explain why some of the worst pests and diseases that afflict agriculture and the natural environment elsewhere have not reached our shores. Our biosecurity system, the envy of many other countries, aims to keep... More information...
	Future Challenges in Crop Protection: Repositioning New Zealand's Primary Industries for the Future Edited by M.R. Butcher, J.T.S. Walker and S.M. Zydenbos (2007) ISBN 978-0-473-13471-6 New Zealand is renowned for its innovative primary production practices and high quality produce. Integrated fruit and wine production are the mainstays of horticultural export while intensive pastoral production, in an environment free of international animal diseases of concern, is the basis of that... More information...
	Pesticide Resistance: Prevention and Management Strategies 2005 Edited by N.A. Martin, R.M. Beresford and K.C. Harrington (2005) ISBN 0-473-10441-5 The issue of resistance of pests, including plant pathogenic fungi and bacteria, insects, mites, nematodes and weeds, to pesticides is very relevant to sustainable agriculture and horticulture. The New Zealand Plant Protection Society has been proactive in documenting and highlighting pesticide resistance... More information...
	Plant Protection in Organic Arable and Vegetable Crops D. Teulon, P. Cameron, G. Bourdot and D. Curtin (2005) ISBN 0-478-10843-5 Developed to address a perceived lack of information on pest, disease and weed management in organic farming in New Zealand, this new book is an invaluable resource for organic arable and vegetable growers and their consultants, as well as for those considering a move to reduced chemical usage or organics.... More information...
	Managing Wilding Conifers in New Zealand: Present and Future Edited by R.L. Hill, S.M. Zydenbos and C.M. Bezar (2004) ISBN 0-478-10842-7 There is growing recognition that wilding conifers have the potential to change our landscape and adversely affect land-use value. This volume considers the economic and environmental importance of wilding conifers in New Zealand, whether current control strategies and methods are adequate to manage... More information...
	Defending the Green Oasis: New Zealand Biosecurity and Science Edited by S. Goldson and D.M. Suckling (2003) ISBN 0-473-09386-3 Biosecurity is vitally important to New Zealand. For reasons related to a lengthy period of geographical isolation, this country's production and indigenous ecosystems are uniquely susceptible to invasion by highly destructive exotic species. The green oasis of New Zealand must be defended by optimal... More information...
	Plant Protection Challenges in Organic Production Edited by D.M. Suckling and M.R. Butcher (2001) ISBN 0-478-06828-X This book deals with the many challenges organic producers face when pest problems arise. Pest management strategies are distinctly different when conventional pesticides are not an option. More information...
	Managing Urban Weeds and Pests Edited by D.M. Suckling and P.S. Stevens (2000) ISBN 0-478-06821-2 This book contains articles covering a range of important issues associated with urban pest management and is intended to encourage informed debate. It should be useful for students, resource managers in regional councils and elsewhere, and the interested public. More information...
	A Guide to the Identification of New Zealand Common Weeds in Colour Compiled by E.A. Upritchard (1997) ISBN 0-9597676-1-4 A handy, full-colour identification booklet to the common weeds of New Zealand. It is intended as a field guide for people concerned with weeds and their control, from the home gardener to the professional scientist. Common and botanical names are included, along with a simple description, and other... More information...
	Plant Protection: Costs, Benefits and Trade Implications Edited by D.M. Suckling and A.J. Popay (1993) ISBN 0-47-01675-8 This book aims to stimulate dialogue and debate, towards a common view of how plant protection impacts on the rest of society in New Zealand. It contains six cost benefit analyses and ten policy papers. More information...
	Standard Common Names for Weeds in New Zealand Compiled by A.J. Healy (1984) ISBN 0-9597676-0-6 This work was once a key reference text for the names of common weeds in New Zealand, but has recently been superceded by the Ngā Tipu o Aotearoa - New Zealand Plants database. More information...