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Entomopathogenic Nematology
R. Gaugler
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Description for Entomopathogenic Nematology
Hardcover. This text provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It reviews fundamental biology; setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial processes involved in parasitism and to nematode ecology, and describes technological advances and control methodologies. Editor(s): Gaugler, R. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSG; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 171 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1158.
Nematodes that are parasites of insects are no longer a laboratory curiosity. They have begun to be accepted as environmentally benign alternatives to the use of chemical insecticides, for the control of insect pests. Nematode worms are now applied as biological control agents against insect pests of numerous horticultural and agricultural crops.This book provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It begins by reviewing fundamental biology and setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial symbionts. Several chapters are devoted to functional processes involved in parasitism and to nematode ecology. Later chapters describe technological advances and control methodologies.
Nematodes that are parasites of insects are no longer a laboratory curiosity. They have begun to be accepted as environmentally benign alternatives to the use of chemical insecticides, for the control of insect pests. Nematode worms are now applied as biological control agents against insect pests of numerous horticultural and agricultural crops.This book provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It begins by reviewing fundamental biology and setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial symbionts. Several chapters are devoted to functional processes involved in parasitism and to nematode ecology. Later chapters describe technological advances and control methodologies.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851995670
SKU
V9780851995670
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