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This book provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It discusses the fundamental biology and taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial symbionts. The functional processes involved in parasitism and nematode ecology are also discussed. Technological advances and control methodologies are described.
Taxonomy and Systematics / Byron J. Adams and Khuong B. Nguyen -- Biology, Taxonomy and Systematics of Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus / Nöel Boemare -- Bacteria-Nematode Symbiosis / Steven Forst and David Clarke -- Virulence Mechanisms / Barbara C.A. Dowds and Arne Peters -- Bacterial Metabolites / John M. Webster, Genhui Chen, Kaiji Hu and Jianxiong Li -- Biogeography / William M. Hominick -- Physiology and Biochemistry / Denis J. Wright and Roland N. Perry -- Survival Biology / Itamar Glazer -- Natural Enemies and Other Antagonists / Harry K. Kaya -- Behavioural Ecology / Edwin E. Lewis -- Populations of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Foodwebs / Donald R. Strong -- Genetics and Genetic Improvement / Ann Burnell -- Formulation and Application Technology / Parwinder S. Grewal -- Production Technology / Randy Gaugler and Richou Han -- Regulation and Safety / Ray Akhurst and Kirk Smith -- Factors Affecting Commercial Success : Case Studies in Cotton, Turf and Citrus / David I. Shapiro-Ilan, Dawn H. Gouge and Albrecht M. Koppenhöfer -- The Biosys Experiment : an Insider's Perspective / Ramon Georgis.
edited by Randy Gaugler, Department of Entomology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pathogens, Parasites and Infectious Diseases (Wild Animals), (New March 2000)