Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents - 9781800620308

CABI Publishing

Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control AgentsAuthor(s): D Shapiro-llan, Edwin Lewis, Steven P. Arthurs, Anil Baniya, Rubn Blanco-Prez, Mary Barbercheck, Helge Bode, Raquel Campos Herrera, Julie G. Chacon-Orozco, Harun Cimen\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: CABI Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: CABI Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781800620308, 978-1800620308\nSynopsis\nEntomopathogenic 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.