Farmers around the world rely on IPM practices in order to increase their yields and reduce their losses due to pests. Assessing the impacts of previous IPM CRSP studies is crucial for successful continuance of the program and to provide meaningful recommendations to farmers. This thesis...

1. Identity -- 2. Biometric modalities -- 3. Anatomy of a biometric system -- 4. Vein pattern recognition modality -- 5. Vein pattern recognition applications -- 6. Evaluation and protection of vein pattern recognition systems -- 7. Multibiometric systems -- 8. Plan your biometric system : a...