Handbook of Practical Nematology

Contents Preface Contributors 1 Collection and preservation of soil and plant samplesHarish K Bajaj 2 Isolation of nematodes from soil and plant parts and their estimationHarish K Bajaj 3 Preparation of nematode slides for morphology and taxonomic studiesHarish K Bajaj 4 Measurements of nematodesHarish K Bajaj 5 Gross morphology of nematodesHarish K Bajaj 6 Identification scheme for common genera of plant parasitic nematodes of IndiaHarish K Bajaj 7 Identification of common cyst and root-knot nematode species of IndiaHarish K Bajaj 8 Identification of host races of important nematode species of IndiaHarish K Bajaj 9 Life cycle studies of nematodesHarish K Bajaj 10 Histopathology of nematode infected rootsPPS Baghel 11 Pathogenicity trials for plant parasitic nematodesKR Dabur 12 Major nematode pests of important crops in India morphology symptomatology and controlHarish K Bajaj and RS Kanwar 13 Assessment of crop losses due to nematodesRS Kanwar and Harish K Bajaj 14 In vitro screening of chemicals against nematodesIJ Paruthi 15 Testing of chemicals against plant parasitic nematodes by different methods in pots and fieldRK Jain 16 Testing phytotherapeutic substances for nematode controlRS Kanwar 17 Screening of germpalsm for resistance against important phytoparasitic nematodesRK Jain 18 Field trials on biocontrol agents for the management of phytonematodesRK Walia 19 Crop rotation trials for management of plant parasitic nematodesRS Kanwar 20 Isolation and culturing of plant parasitic and fungivorus nematodesRS Kanwar 21 Isolation and culturing of entomopathogenic nematodesHarish K BajajThe book covers practical aspects of Nematology for UG and PG students and research workers Emphasis has been given on the most commonly used technique for doing an exercise rather than enlisting numerous methods adopting by various workers At the same time to gain in depth knowledge on a particular topic further readings have been suggested at the end of each exercise Illustrations have been given that will help the readers in identification of common nematode species and disease symptoms caused by them The book will also prove an indispensable tool for teachers teaching UG and PG courses 150 pp.