Nematodes as Biological Control Agents
. Ed(S): Grewal, P. S. (Ohio State University, Usa); Ehlers, R-U. (Christian-Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany); Shapiro-Ilan, D. I. (United States
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hardcover. Editor(s): Grewal, P. S. (Ohio State University, USA); Ehlers, R-U. (Christian-Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany); Shapiro-Ilan, D. I. (United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service). Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1284.
This book documents and illustrates major developments in the use of nematodes for the biological control of insects and slugs. It covers the use of three main types of nematodes: entomopathogenic nematodes, entomophilic nematodes and slug-parasitic nematodes. The biology, commercial production, formulation and quality control, application technology, strategy and safety of each of these three nematode groups is discussed. The book also examines the application of nematodes in different cropping systems, and the efficacy of nematodes against specific pests. The potential of predatory nematodes to control plant-parasitic nematodes and mycophagous nematodes to control fungal pathogens is also reviewed.
This book documents and illustrates major developments in the use of nematodes for the biological control of insects and slugs. It covers the use of three main types of nematodes: entomopathogenic nematodes, entomophilic nematodes and slug-parasitic nematodes. The biology, commercial production, formulation and quality control, application technology, strategy and safety of each of these three nematode groups is discussed. The book also examines the application of nematodes in different cropping systems, and the efficacy of nematodes against specific pests. The potential of predatory nematodes to control plant-parasitic nematodes and mycophagous nematodes to control fungal pathogens is also reviewed.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851990170
SKU
V9780851990170
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99-50
About . Ed(S): Grewal, P. S. (Ohio State University, Usa); Ehlers, R-U. (Christian-Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany); Shapiro-Ilan, D. I. (United States
David Shapiro-Ilan is a Supervisory Research Entomologist at USDA-ARS, Georgia, USA. Dr. Shapiro-Ilan's research focuses on invertebrate pathology/microbial control. Areas of interest emphasize the study of entomopathogenic nematodes and include biological control applications, production and formulation technology, and studies on nematode behavior (especially foraging dynamics). Dr. Shapiro-Ilan has published more than 240 peer-reviewed journal articles plus 27 book chapters and ... Read more
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