Overview

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 setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial processes invovled in parasitism and to nematode ecology. Later chapters describe technological advances and control methodologies.

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Author:   Randy Gaugler (Department of Entomology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA) ,  Randy Gaugler (Department of Entomology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.179kg
ISBN:  

9780851995670

ISBN 10:   0851995675
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   31 January 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Taxonomy and Systematics, Byron J Adams and Khuong B Nguyen, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA 2: Biology, Taxonomy and Systematics of Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus,Noel Boemare, INRA, Montpellier, France 3: Bacteria-Nematode Symbiosis, Steven Forst, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA and David Clarke, University of Bath, UK 4: Virulence Mechanisms, Barbara C A Dowds, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland and Arne Peters, E-Nema GmbH, Raisdorf, Germany 5: Bacterial Metabolites, John M Webster, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Genhui Chen, Kaiji Hu and Jianxiong Li, Welichem Biotech Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 6: Biogeography, William M Hominick, CABI Bioscience UK Centre, Surrey, UK 7: Physiology and Biochemistry, Denis J Wright, Imperial College, University of London, Ascot, UK and Roland N Perry, IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, UK 8: Survival Biology, Itamar Glazer, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel 9: Natural Enemies and Other Antagonists, Harry K Kaya, University of California, Davis, USA 10: Behavioral Ecology, Edwin E Lewis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA 11: Populations of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Food Webs, Donald R Strong, University of California, Davis, USA 12: Genetics and Genetic Improvement, Ann Burnell, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland 13: Formulation and Application Technology, Parwinder S Grewal, Ohio State University, Wooster, USA 14: Production Technology, Randy Gaugler, Rutgers University, USA and Richou Han, Guangdong Entomological Institute, Guangzhou, China 15: Regulation and Safety, Ray Akhurst, CSIRO Entomology, Canberra, Australia and Kirk Smith, University of Arizona, USA 16: Factors Affecting Commercial Success: Case Studies in Cotton, Turf, and Citrus, David I Shapiro-Ilan, USDA-ARS, Georgia, USA, Dawn H Gouge, University of Arizona, USA and Albrecht M Koppenhoefer, Rutgers University, USA 17: The Biosys Experiment: An Insider's Perspective, Ramon Georgis, EcoSmart Technologies, Franklin, TN, USA

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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<br> 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<br>

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.

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