Entomopathogenic Fungi for vector control: Isolation and characterization of entomopathogenic fungi for inhibition of juvenile stages of mosquitoes - Softcover

Sivaramakrishnan, S.; Chitra, S.; Karthik Raja, R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659340006 ISBN 13: 9783659340000

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Surveillance of tree hole mosquito and their control measures, particularly juvenile stages in discrete ecosystem are addressed very limited. The present situation, in which the dengue parasite and vectors coexist, demands a constant surveillance from public health authorities to prevent epidemic episodes. Hence, this book deals with the isolation, characterization and evaluation of potentiality of indigenous entomopathogenic fungi against mosquito juveniles, for mosquito control strategies.

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About the Author

Dr. S. Sivaramakrishnan Assist. Prof. in Biotechnology at Bharathidasan University, India. He is guiding M.Sc., M.Phil. & Ph.Ds. He has rich experience in teaching and research of IPM, published more than 40 research articles in international and national reputed journals. He has visited USA, Japan, China, Korea, Turkey and Malaysia

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659340006
• ISBN 13: 9783659340000
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124