Nematology : Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd Revised and Enlarged Edition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jonathan, E. I.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nematode diseases of plants.

Nematode diseases of plants--Control.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Other Title:

Nematology

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : New India Publishing Agency, 2023.

Summary:

The book is intended as a text book for undergraduate students of agriculture and post graduates specializing on Nematology, Plant Pathology and Agricultural Entomology. This book covers all aspects of Plant Nematology which includes an introduction covering the importance of nematodes in Agriculture and Horticulture, estimated loss due to the damage of nematodes. The book provides a brief account of historical background including the developments in India and abroad. Morphology and taxonomy are dealt in detail covering general morphology, structural and functional aspects of nematode morphology with vivid diagrams. Nematological techniques are dealt in detail with suitable diagrams. Anatomy and Physiology of plant parasitic nematodes have been elaborately covered with details of digestive, reproductive, excretory and nervous system with appropriate diagrams._x000D__x000D_The nematode classification based on their feeding habits and interactions of nematodes with microorganisms viz., fungus, bacteria and virus has been provided. Nematode management in important agricultural and horticultural crops with photographs of root and foliar symptoms are dealt in detail. Exclusive chapter on all the methods of management like regulatory, physical, chemical, cultural, biological and host plant resistance are provided._x000D__x000D_The book also provides a brief account of Entamopathogenic nematode and also on the nematode Caenorhabitis elegans which is being used as a biological model in most of the biological research as on today. Appropriate examples schematic diagrams, pictorial keys and glossary are used to describe nematode taxonomy, biology and life cycle._x000D__x000D_In this revised edition all the information have been updated with appropriate information with suitable pictures._x000D_

Contents:

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9789395319461_text.pdf

9789395319461_cvr.pdf.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9789395319461

9395319461

OCLC:

1424749833