Overview

This book summarizes the recent advancements in identifying the mosquito vectors and discusses various strategies for their control. The book describes various molecular taxonomic methods, including DNA barcoding and single nucleotide polymorphism-based machine learning approach, which are used for the identification of mosquito vectors. It also presents the various mosquito control methods, namely, phytochemicals, Bacillus thuringiensis toxins, nanotechnology, biological control agents, and environmental management strategies. It also highlights the importance of various repellents that are used for protection from different kinds of mosquito vectors. Finally, the book offers a comprehensive yet representative description of challenges associated with mosquito vector-borne diseases. The book is a useful resource for medical entomologists, health workers, and researchers working in mosquito-control and vector-borne diseases.

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Author:   Tapan Kumar Barik
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.373kg
ISBN:  

9789811594588

ISBN 10:   9811594589
Pages:   225
Publication Date:   03 February 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Unravelling Mosquito Species Complex through DNA barcodes: Complementing Morphological Identification for Accurate Discrimination.- Chapter 2. From Linnaean system to Machine learning based-SNP Barcoding: A changing epitome of mosquito species Identification.- Chapter 3. Chemical methods for control of Mosquito vectors.- Chapter 4. Use of Phytochemicals: A promising and eco-friendly approach for the management of mosquito vector populations.- Chapter 5. Toxins of Bacillus thuringiensis: A novel  microbial insecticide for mosquito vector control.- Chapter 6. Biocontrol of mosquito Vectors: A new dimension to prevent mosquito borne diseases.- Chapter 7. Environmental management and sustainable control of mosquito vector : challenges and opportunities.- Chapter 8. Mosquito Repellent: A Novel Approach for Human Protection.- Chapter 9. Nano-biotechnology:  A new window for management of mosquito vectors.- Chapter 10. Application of radiation for the management of mosquito vectors.-

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Dr. Tapan Kumar Barik is working as an Assistant Professor in the Post Graduate Department of Zoology, Berhampur University, India. He has received Ph.D. from the Center for advance study in Zoology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. Previously, he has worked as a Project Coordinator at the National Institute of Malaria Research, an ICMR Institute to coordinate the research activities of World Bank-funded projects on mosquito biology. He was awarded Raman post-doctoral research fellowship by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Govt. of India.His research interests are focused on Entomology, Molecular Biology, Radiation Biology and Nanotechnology. He has contributed 13 book chapters in the national and international books and published 42 research/review papers in National and International journals of high repute. He is an editorial board member of several scientific journals, namely Advances of Entomology, Discourse Journals, Immunology and infectious diseases etc. He is a member of many international and national scientific societies and organizations, importantly, American Nanosociety and National Academy of Vector-Borne Diseases, India.

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