Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1845934547
ISBN-13
9781845934545
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Imprint
CABI Publishing
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 28th, 2008
Print length
528 Pages
Weight
870 grams
Dimensions
24.30 x 17.60 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Insects (entomology)Pest control
Ksh 9,200.00
Temporarily out of stock, due soon
0 in stock
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Secure
Quality
Fast
This book documents and illustrates major developments in the use of nematodes for the biological control of insects and slugs. It covers the use of three main types of nematodes: entomopathogenic nematodes, entomophilic nematodes and slug-parasitic nematodes.
This book documents and illustrates major developments in the use of nematodes for the biological control of insects and slugs. It covers the use of three main types of nematodes: entomopathogenic nematodes, entomophilic nematodes and slug-parasitic nematodes. The biology, commercial production, formulation and quality control, application technology, strategy and safety of each of these three nematode groups is discussed. The book also examines the application of nematodes in different cropping systems, and the efficacy of nematodes against specific pests. The potential of predatory nematodes to control plant-parasitic nematodes and mycophagous nematodes to control fungal pathogens is also reviewed.
Get Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by CABI Publishing and it has pages.
