Entomopathogenic Nematology

Main Description
Nematodes that are parasites of insects are no longer a laboratory curiosity. They have begun to be accepted as environmentally benign alternatives to the use of chemical insecticides, for the control of insect pests. Nematode worms are now applied as biological control agents against insect pests of numerous horticultural and agricultural crops.
This book provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It begins by reviewing fundamental biology and setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial symbionts. Several chapters are devoted to functional processes involved in parasitism and to nematode ecology. Later chapters describe technological advances and control methodologies.

Reviews
"The contributing authors are a vertible who's-who in entomopathogenic nematology." "It is a good reference which any complete nemtaological library should not be without"
Society of Nematologists Newsletter, June 2002
"This book will undoubtedly serve as a reference text. The Leading experts on entomopathogenic nematodes have eloquently presented their ideas and clearly defined the needs and direction of future research in their respective areas of specialization." Overall, this book is a must buy'".
Trends in Parasitology, November 2002
"The volume should be essential reading for post-graduate students, technicians and scientists wanting a laboratory reference text in this field". "For these people I recommend it wholeheartedly and expect it to become the standard text".
Parasitology, 2002

Main Contents
• Taxonomy and Systematics, Byron J Adams and Khuong B Nguyen, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
• Biology, Taxonomy and Systematics of Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus,Noλl Boemare, INRA, Montpellier, France
• Bacteria-Nematode Symbiosis, Steven Forst, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA and David Clarke, University of Bath, UK
• Virulence Mechanisms, Barbara C A Dowds, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland and Arne Peters, E-Nema GmbH, Raisdorf, Germany
• Bacterial Metabolites, John M Webster, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Genhui Chen, Kaiji Hu and Jianxiong Li, Welichem Biotech Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
• Biogeography, William M Hominick, CABI Bioscience UK Centre, Surrey, UK
• Physiology and Biochemistry, Denis J Wright, Imperial College, University of London, Ascot, UK and Roland N Perry, IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, UK
• Survival Biology, Itamar Glazer, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
• Natural Enemies and Other Antagonists, Harry K Kaya, University of California, Davis, USA
• Behavioral Ecology, Edwin E Lewis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA
• Populations of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Food Webs, Donald R Strong, University of California, Davis, USA
• Genetics and Genetic Improvement, Ann Burnell, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland
• Formulation and Application Technology, Parwinder S Grewal, Ohio State University, Wooster, USA
• Production Technology, Randy Gaugler, Rutgers University, USA and Richou Han, Guangdong Entomological Institute, Guangzhou, China
• Regulation and Safety, Ray Akhurst, CSIRO Entomology, Canberra, Australia and Kirk Smith, University of Arizona, USA
• Factors Affecting Commercial Success: Case Studies in Cotton, Turf, and Citrus, David I Shapiro-Ilan, USDA-ARS, Georgia, USA, Dawn H Gouge, University of Arizona, USA and Albrecht M Koppenhφfer, Rutgers University, USA
• The Biosys Experiment: An Insider's Perspective, Ramon Georgis, EcoSmart Technologies, Franklin, TN, USA