Overview

The damage caused by nematodes to agricultural crops worldwide runs into billions of dollars and cyst nematodes are one of the most important of these nematode pests. Although initially assumed to be a major problem only in temperate regions, they are now considered to be of global importance across a range of different agro-ecological zones. This unique book, the only one in recent years to concentrate wholly on cyst nematodes, offers a global perspective on this important crop pest. An international team of contributors, each one an active researcher in this area, presents an extensive and completely up-to-date review of our current knowledge; topics discussed include evolution, genetic diversity, genetic engineering, taxonomy, distribution, biology and physiology, pathogenicity, and control. The information contained within this book will be invaluable to students and specialists studying or researching nematodes; it will also be of interest and value to anyone working in the fields of crop protection, biological control, integrated pest management or sustainable agriculture.

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Author:   S.B. Sharma
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.718kg
ISBN:  

9789048140213

ISBN 10:   9048140218
Pages:   452
Publication Date:   01 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Distribution and economic importance.- 2 Morphology and ultrastructure.- 3 Evolution, phylogeny and systematics.- 4 Taxonomy and identification.- 5 Survey, surveillance and crop loss assessment.- 6 Extraction, culturing and microscopy.- 7 Biology.- 8 Hatch and emergence.- 9 Host finding, invasion and feeding.- 10 Pathogenicity and damage levels.- 11 Interrelations with other microorganisms and pests.- 12 Development of resistant and tolerant varieties.- 13 Genetics of resistance and parasitism.- 14 Mechanisms of resistance.- 15 Natural parasites and biological control.- 16 Management.- 17 Genetic engineering.

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`Summarizing, the book can be recommended as an essential source of information, a very useful tool for teaching and comprehensive reference work.' Journal of Phytopathology, 149:3/4(2001)

'Summarizing, the book can be recommended as an essential source of information, a very useful tool for teaching and comprehensive reference work.' Journal of Phytopathology, 149:3/4(2001)

'Summarizing, the book can be recommended as an essential source of information, a very useful tool for teaching and comprehensive reference work.' Journal of Phytopathology, 149:3/4(2001)

'Summarizing, the book can be recommended as an essential source of information, a very useful tool for teaching and comprehensive reference work.' Journal of Phytopathology, 149:3/4(2001)

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