This book focuses on a number of areas that are of importance in the area of plant parasitic nematode soil ecology, based on the multitrophic interactions between plant, nematodes and natural enemies, and also host parasite interactions, plant – nematode, nematode – natural enem…
This book, inclusive of 11 chapters, discusses various non-pesticide-based control strategies against several medically-important disease vector species, including those relevant to the control of malaria, dengue, schistosomiasis, and lymphatic filariasis. Each chapter is dedica…
This book presents topics on the development, improvement and commercialization of fungi for the biological control of pests, weeds and diseases which are of economic importance. Common themes such as production, formulation and application of technologies, biosafety, risk asses…
This book is an account of major aspects of the biology of natural enemies, punctuated with information and advice on which experiments or observations to conduct and how to carry them out. It provides guidance on the literature that may need to be consulted on particular topics…
The completely revised second edition of the bestselling Biological Control in Plant Protection: A Colour Handbook continues the objective of providing a handbook with profiles and full-colour photographs of as many examples of biological control organisms from as wide a global …
Biotechnology and Biology of Trichoderma serves as a comprehensive reference on the chemistry and biochemistry of one of the most important microbial agents, Trichoderma, and its use in an increased number of industrial bioprocesses for the synthesis of many biochemicals such as…
This volume (71 chapters), the fifth in a series documenting biological control programmes in Canada, presents new information on specific insect, weed or plant diseases, some of which are updates of on-going studies on historical biological control projects while other chapters…
In this reference for students and professionals concerned with conservation of molluscan communities in natural habitats, Barker, a researcher in New Zealand, brings together information on the diversity of organisms that constitute the natural enemies of terrestrial molluscs, …
This book contains 19 chapters focusing on the role of different microorganisms, such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, mites and predatory nematodes as biological control agents of plant parasitic nematodes. The distribution, virulence, survival biology, formulation, safe applicatio…
Overzicht van diverse natuurlijk voorkomende chemische stoffen met biologische activiteit. Deze stoffen worden gewonnen uit planten, insekten en diverse micro-organismen. Aandacht voor ziektebestrijdingsmaatregelen; allelopathie en allelochemicalien (stoffen die een matuurlijke …
by Ramawat, K. G., Merillon, J. M.
fromProgress in biological control
To meet the challenge of feeding ever increasing human population, efficient, economical and environment friendly disease control methods are required. Pests are responsible for heavy crop losses and reduced food supplies, poorer quality of agricultural products, economic hardsh…
"PGPR (Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria) have gained world wide importance and acceptance for agricultural benefits. These microorganisms are the potential tools for sustainable agriculture and the trend for the future. Scientific researches involve multidisciplinary approac…
The basis of biocontrol (in microbiology, ecology and plantpathology) is described and many examples of control measures in commercial use or development are given.
The basis of biocontrol (in microbiology, ecology and plantpathology) is described and many examples of control measures in commercial use or development are given
For many years the use of chemical agents such as pesticides and herbicides has been effective in controlling the many varieties of pests that infest both agricultural crops and backyard gardens. However, these pests are gradually becoming resistant to these agents, because the …
