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OverviewThis volume describes the various applications of entomopathogenic soil microorganisms in the management and control of the devastating lepidopteran pest. An introduction describes the insecticidal properties of viruses, bacteria, fungi, nematodes and their metabolites, as well as their applications in the context of crop improvement. Subsequent chapters focus on topics such as insecticidal proteins; the role of nucleopolyhedroviruses; Bt toxins and their receptors; control of lepidopterans using entomopathogenic fungi; management of cotton defoliators; and sustainable use of entomopathogenic nematodes and their bacterial symbionts. An overview of culture collections of entomopathogenic microorganisms rounds out the volume. Full Product DetailsAuthor: K. Sowjanya Sree , Ajit VarmaPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Volume: 43 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 6.565kg ISBN: 9783319144986ISBN 10: 3319144987 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 19 March 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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