Biocontrol Agents : Entomopathogenic and Slug Parasitic Nematodes

Mahfouz Abd-Elgawad

ISBN 10: 1786390000 / ISBN 13: 9781786390004

Published by Cab International Jul 2017, 2017

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Neuware - This book describes entomopathogenic and slug parasitic nematodes as potential biocontrol agents in crop insect and slug pest management. Addressing research on these two nematodes from tropical, subtropical and temperate countries, it covers the new techniques and major developments regarding mass production, formulation, application, commercialization and safety measures. Plans for future strategies to make these beneficial nematodes cost-effective and expand their use by including them in integrated pest management programmes in different agro-ecosystems are also discussed. Biocontrol Agents: Entomopathogenic and Slug Parasitic Nematodes provides a comprehensive review of the topic and is an essential resource for researchers, industry practitioners and advanced students in the fields of biological control and integrated pest management.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biocontrol Agents : Entomopathogenic and Slug Parasitic Nematodes
• Publisher: Cab International Jul 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786390000
• ISBN 13: 9781786390004
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 249W x 191H x 46D millimeters 249 millimeters width by 191 millimeters height by 46 millimeters depth
• Weight: 2018 grams

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Synopsis

This book describes entomopathogenic and slug parasitic nematodes as potential biocontrol agents in crop insect and slug pest management. Addressing research on these two nematodes from tropical, subtropical and temperate countries, it covers the new techniques and major developments regarding mass production, formulation, application, commercialization and safety measures. Plans for future strategies to make these beneficial nematodes cost-effective and expand their use by including them in integrated pest management programmes in different agro-ecosystems are also discussed. Biocontrol Agents: Entomopathogenic and Slug Parasitic Nematodes provides a comprehensive review of the topic and is an essential resource for researchers, industry practitioners and advanced students in the fields of biological control and integrated pest management.

About the Authors

M. M. Abd-Elgawad is with the National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.

Tarique Hassan Askary teaches at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), India.

James Coupland is with Farm Forest Research Inc, Canada.