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Mealybugs and their Management in Agricultural and Horticultural crops

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Paperback, blz. | Engels
Springer India | e druk, 2018
ISBN13: 9788132238126
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This book is a compilation of information on all basic aspects of mealybugs, as well as management strategies for mealybug species affecting different crop plants in different countries. It highlights the latest information on morphology, cytogenetics, taxonomy, molecular characterization, biology, damage, ecology, natural enemies, ant association, control measures, insecticide resistance and pheromones – essential aspects which will equip researchers to pursue further research on mealybugs. The book examines current trends in the management of mealybugs for a variety of agricultural and horticultural crops, forest plants and mulberry in different countries, while also addressing the negative effects of chemical control methods and presenting success stories of mealybug control that utilize their natural enemies. It offers a valuable guide for crop growers, government officials and other stakeholders in the industry, as well as researchers and students engaged in related research and development activities.

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ISBN13:9788132238126
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Springer India

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<p>INTRODUCTION.- Part I -  Mealybugs.- 1.- Mealybugs.- 2. Cytogenetics.- 3. Taxonomy.-  4. Molecular identification of mealybugs.- 5. Biology.- 6. Culturing of mealybugs.- 7. Mode of Spread of Mealybugs.- 8. Damage.- 9. Mealybugs As Vectors  - 10. Economic Importance.- 11. Ecology.- 12. Natural enemies of Mealybugs.- 13. Semiochemicals in Mealybugs.- 14. Ant Association.- 15. Methods of control.- 16. Instecticide Resistance and its Management in Mealybugs.- 17.  Mealybug Alikes.- PART II - Management of mealybugs in Agricultural and Horticultural crops.- 18. Rice.- 19. Wheat.- 20. Barley.- 21. Groundnut.- 22. Sunflower.- 23. Pulses.- 24. Soybean.- 25. Cotton.- 26. Jute and allied fibre crops.- 27. Sugarcane.- 28. Fruits: Apple.- 29. Pears.- 30. Plum.- 31. Peaches.- 32. Persimmon.- 33. Passion Fruit.- 34. Apricot.- 35. Pistachio and almond.- 36. Strawberry.- 37. Grapes.- 38. Citrus.- 39. Guava.- 40. Mango.- 41. Papaya.-  42. Pineapple.- 43. Avocodo.- 44. Banana.- 45. Sapota.- 46. Pomegranate.-  47. Ber.-  48. Custard Apple.- 49. Phalsa.-  50. Litchi.- 51. Jackfruit.- 52. Vegetable Crops.- 53. Tuber Crops.- 54. Ornamental Plants.- 55. Orchids.-  56. Medicinal plants  .- 57. Plantation Crops.- 58. Rubber.- 59. Cashew. - 60. Oil Palm.- 61. Spices.- 62. Mulberry.- 63.  Tobacco.- 64. Jatropa.- 65. Forage crops and grasses.- 66. Forest Plants.- 67. Glass, Green and Poly House Crops.- 68. Root Mealybugs.</p><p></p>

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