Description
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are biocontrol agents that are used to control a wide variety of insect pests within agriculture and forestry. In addition to their use as bio-pesticides, EPNs have a fascinating biology and are thus considered model organisms in ecology, symbiosis and pathogenesis.
This book presents basic knowledge and diverse applications to illustrate how EPNs play an important role as potent biocontrol solutions. It describes:
Fundamental concepts such as biology, taxonomy, symbiosis genomics and behavioural ecology.
Aspects of commercialization, including mass production, formulation, safety and regulation, and marketing.
Diverse cropping systems e.g. maize, wheat and grains, citrus, orchard systems, berries, vine crops, vegetables and turf.
Other applications including urban, nursery, forestry, greenhouse, veterinary and medical.
Ecological considerations and applications in conservation biocontrol.
This book is a must have for all pest management professionals including those practicing integrated pest management strategies.
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Author Biography
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 180 peer-reviewed journal articles plus 24 book chapters and > 40 trade journal/extension articles; he has co-edited 3 books and is inventor on 7 patents. Selected awards include Fellow of the Society of Nematologists, EEO/Civil Rights, Excellence in IPM (SEB-ESA, 2012), and > $7 million as PI/co-PI on competitive grants. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Nematology, and Editor for the Journal of Invertebrate Pathology.; Edwin Lewis is a professor and currently serves of head of the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology at the Univer
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- Publisher/Imprint CABI / CAB International
- Publication Date September 2024
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781800620308 / 1800620306
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 175 GBP
- Pages544
- ReadershipCollege/higher education; Professional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions244 X 172 mm
- Reference Code5464
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