Entomopathogenic Nematology (Cabi Publishing) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851995675 ISBN 13: 9780851995670

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

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.

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"The contributing authors are a veritable who's-who in entomopathogenic nematology. It is a good reference which any complete nemtaological library should not be without." "The volume should be essential reading for post-graduate students, technicians and scientists wanting a laboratory reference text in this field. For these people I recommend it wholeheartedly and expect it to become the standard text." "This book will undoubtedly serve as a reference text. The leading experts on entomopathogenic nematodes have eloquently presented their ideas and clearly defined the needs and direction of future research in their respective areas of specialization. Overall, this book is a must buy." "Seventeen contributions, presented by Gaugler (entomology, Rutgers U.) provide a review of the basic and applied biology of the kind of worms that are lethal parasites of insects and hence are viewed as a useful tool as a biological control agent of agricultural insect pests. New achievements in genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, toxins, soil ecology, host-parasite interactions, symbiosis, safety considerations, and management are explained. After summarizing the distribution of the nematodes, functional process involved in parasitism and ecology are covered. Control methodologies in nematode commercial evolution are stressed with analysis of critical issues that impact nematodes application, production, quality, and commercialization strategies. Research gaps are discussed and promising approaches are suggested."--SciTech Book News "This book will prove to be a valuable resource ... it is well written by the nine contributing authors and Randy Gaugler has done a commendable job in editing the volume. ... The contributing authors are a veritable who's-who in enthomopathogenic nematology."--Nematology Newsletter "Seventeen contributions, presented by Gaugler (entomology, Rutgers U.) provide a review of the basic and applied biology of the kind of worms that are lethal parasites of insects and hence are viewed as a useful tool as a biological control agent of agricultural insect pests. New achievements in genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, toxins, soil ecology, host-parasite interactions, symbiosis, safety considerations, and management are explained. After summarizing the distribution of the nematodes, functional process involved in parasitism and ecology are covered. Control methodologies in nematode commercial evolution are stressed with analysis of critical issues that impact nematodes application, production, quality, and commercialization strategies. Research gaps are discussed and promising approaches are suggested."--SciTech Book News "This book will prove to be a valuable resource ... it is well written by the nine contributing authors and Randy Gaugler has done a commendable job in editing the volume. ... The contributing authors are a veritable who's-who in enthomopathogenic nematology."--Nematology Newsletter "Seventeen contributions, presented by Gaugler (entomology, Rutgers U.) provide a review of the basic and applied biology of the kind of worms that are lethal parasites of insects and hence are viewed as a useful tool as a biological control agent of agricultural insect pests. New achievements in genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, toxins, soil ecology, host-parasite interactions, symbiosis, safety considerations, and management are explained. After summarizing the distribution of the nematodes, functional process involved in parasitism and ecology are covered. Control methodologies in nematode commercial evolution are stressed with analysis of critical issues that impact nematodes application, production, quality, and commercialization strategies. Research gaps are discussed and promising approaches are suggested."--SciTech Book News "This book will prove to be a valuable resource ... it is well written by the nine contributing authors and Randy Gaugler has done a commendable job in editing the volume. ... The contributing authors are a veritable who's-who in enthomopathogenic nematology."--Nematology Newsletter "Seventeen contributions, presented by Gaugler (entomology, Rutgers U.) provide a review of the basic and applied biology of the kind of worms that are lethal parasites of insects and hence are viewed as a useful tool as a biological control agent of agricultural insect pests. New achievements in genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, toxins, soil ecology, host-parasite interactions, symbiosis, safety considerations, and management are explained. After summarizing the distribution of the nematodes, functional process involved in parasitism and ecology are covered. Control methodologies in nematode commercial evolution are stressed with analysis of critical issues that impact nematodes application, production, quality, and commercialization strategies. Research gaps are discussed and promising approaches are suggested."--SciTech Book News "This book will prove to be a valuable resource ... it is well written by the nine contributing authors and Randy Gaugler has done a commendable job in editing the volume. ... The contributing authors are a veritable who's-who in enthomopathogenic nematology."--Nematology Newsletter

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851995675
• ISBN 13: 9780851995670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Gaugler Randy