Root-knot nematodes / edited by Roland N. Perry, Maurice Moens, and James L. Starr.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Perry, Roland N.

Moens, Maurice.

Starr, James L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Root-knot nematodes.

Root-knot nematodes--Control.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (530 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, MA : CABI North American Office, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Root-knot nematodes are the most economically important group of plant-parasitic nematodes worldwide, and their control presents a major global challenge. This comprehensive guide covers the taxonomy, classification, morphology, life-cycle biology, genomes, resistance, sampling, detection, and management strategies of these pests.

Contents:

Contents; About the Editors; Contributors; Preface; 1 Meloidogyne species - a Diverse Group of Novel and 1 Important Plant Parasites; 2 General Morphology; 3 Taxonomy, Identification and Principal Species; 4 Biochemical and Molecular Identification; 5 Molecular Taxonomy and Phylogeny; 6 Hatch and Host Location; 7 Invasion, Feeding and Development; 8 Reproduction, Physiology and Biochemistry; 9 Survival Mechanisms; 10 Interactions with Other Pathogens; 11 Population Dynamics and Damage Levels; 12 Sampling Root-knot Nematodes; 13 Mechanisms and Genetics of Resistance

14 Development of Resistant Varieties15 Plant Biotechnology and Control; 16 The Complete Sequence of the Genomes of Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne hapla; 17 Biological Control Using Microbial Pathogens, Endophytes and Antagonists; 18 Current and Future Management Strategies in Intensive Crop Production Systems; 19 Current and Future Management Strategies in Resource-poor Farming; Gene Index; Nematode Genus and Species Index; General Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-38752-9

9786612387524

1-84593-493-8

OCLC:

475003303