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OverviewManual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology, Second Edition, describes a wide range of techniques used in the identification, isolation, propagation/cultivation, bioassay, quantification, preservation, and storage of the major groups of entomopathogens, including entomophthorales, entomopathogenic fungi, entomopathogenic bacteria of the Bacilli, Nematode parasites, and pathogens and parasites of terrestrial molluscs. The book presents the perspectives of an international group of experts in the fields of invertebrate pathology, including microbiology, mycology, virology, nematology, biological control, and integrated pest management. Organized into 15 chapters, the book covers methods for the study of virtually every major group of entomopathogen, as well as methods for discovery and diagnosis of entomopathogens and the use of complementary methods for microscopy. It discusses the use of molecular techniques for identifying and determining phylogeny, factors that contribute to resistance to entomopathogens, and several other aspects of the science of invertebrate pathology. It also explains initial handling and diagnosis of diseased invertebrates, basic techniques in insect virology, and bioassay of bacterial entomopathogens against insect larvae. In addition, the reader is introduced to the use of bacteria against soil-inhabiting insects and preservation of entomopathogenic fungal cultures. The remaining chapters focus on research methods for entomopathogenic microsporidia and other protists, how the pathogenicity and infectivity of entomopathogens to mammals are tested, and preparations of entomopathogens and diseased specimens for more detailed study using microscopy. Experienced insect pathologists, biologists, entomologists, students, biotechnology personnel, technicians, those working in the biopesticide industry, and government regulators will find this manual extremely helpful. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lawrence A. Lacey (IP Consulting International, Yakima, WA, USA)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 27.60cm Weight: 1.280kg ISBN: 9780123868992ISBN 10: 0123868998 Pages: 504 Publication Date: 25 April 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsManual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology, 2nd edition Lawrence A. Lacey, editor 1. Initial Handling and Diagnosis of Diseased Invertebrates Lawrence A. Lacey and Leellen Solter 2. Basic Techniques in Insect Virology Karolin E. Eberle, Jörg T. Wennmann, Regina G. Kleespiesand Johannes A. Jehle 3. Isolation, Culture, Preservation, and Identification of Entomopathogenic Bacteria of the Bacilli. Tanja W. Fisher and Steven F. Garczynski 4. Bioassay of Bacterial Entomopathogens Against Insect Larvae Maureen O’Callaghan, Travis R. Glare and Lawrence A. Lacey 5. Bacteria for use Against Soil-Inhabitating Insects Albrecht M. Koppenhöfer, Trevor A. Jackson, and Michael G. Klein 6. Identification of Entomopathogenic Fungi Richard A. Humber 7. Laboratory Techniques Used for Entomopathogenic Fungi: Hypocreales G. Douglas Inglis, Juerg Enkerli, and Mark S. Goettel 8. Mass Production of Entomopathogenic Hypocreales Stefan T. Jaronski and Mark A. Jackson 9. Methods for the Study of Entomophthorales Ann E. Hajek, Bernard Papierok, and Jørgen Eilenberg 10. Preservation of Entomopathogenic Fungal Cultures Richard A. Humber 11. Research Methods for Entomopathogenic Microsporidia and Other Protists Leellen Solter, James Becnel, and Jiri Vávra 12. Nematode Parasites, Pathogens and Associates of Insects and Invertebrates of Economic Importance S. Patricia Stock and Heidi Goodrich-Blair 13. Pathogens and Parasites of Terrestrial Molluscs Michael J. Wilson 14. Testing the Pathogenecity and Infectivity of Entomopathogens to Mammals Joel P. Siegel 15. Complementary Techniques: Preparations of Entomopathogens and Diseased Specimens for More Detailed Study Using Microscopy James J. BecnelReviewslisting in Society of Invertebrate Pathology Newsletter Author InformationDr. Lacey earned his PhD in 1978 and has been internationally active working in medical entomology, insect pathology, and microbial control of economically and medically important insects. He conducted research on the biology and microbial control of dozens of insects in the US, Amazon Basin, West Africa in the Azores, throughout Europe, the Middle East and Western and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Northwest of the USA. In his 40 year career he has written or co-authored nearly 150 refereed papers in medical entomology, agricultural entomology, and insect pathology, and edited and co-edited seven books, including the Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology, second edition and Microbial Control of Insect and Mite Pests: From Theory to Practice. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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