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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.
Contents
Chapter 1: Diversity and Systematics of Nematodes Used in Biocontrol Chapter 2: The Biology of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 3: Insect Innate Immunity Against Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 4: Genomics of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 5: Survival Mechanisms of Entomopathogenic Nematodes: Current Knowledge and its Integration Toward a Better Performing Biological Control Agent Chapter 6: Behavioral Ecology of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 7: Population Biology of Entomopathogenic Nematodes: An Ecological and Agronomical Model Chapter 8: Natural Enemies and Antagonists of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 9: Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus Bacterial Metabolites as Tools in Biocontrol Chapter 10: Mass Production Chapter 11: Formulation and Application Technology for Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 12: Safety and Regulation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 13: Role of Marketing and Outreach for the Success of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 14: Applications of Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Insect Pest Control in Maize Chapter 15: Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents in Grain Crops Chapter 16: Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Citrus IPM in South Africa and Florida Chapter 17: Other Orchard Systems Chapter 18: Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Berry Crops Chapter 19: Role of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in an Integrated Pest Management Strategy for Grapevine: South Africa as a Model System Chapter 20: Vegetables Chapter 21: Turfgrass and Pasture Applications Chapter 22: Home and Garden Pests Chapter 23: Application for Nursery Crop Production Chapter 24: Forest Applications of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 25: Glasshouse Production Chapter 26: Applications for the control of pests of Humans and Animals Chapter 27: Interactions between Agrochemicals and Biological Control Agents Chapter 28: Conservation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Agroecosystems Chapter 29: Conclusions
