The Cyst Nematodes

When Franklin published her book on cyst nematodes in 1951, the cyst nematodes were already known as serious pests of brassicas, cereals, potatoes and sugar beets. However, at that time this group of nematode, with about 12 species, was considered tobe largely temperate in distribu­ tion. Now a tota...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sharma, S.B. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1998, 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Distribution and economic importance
  • 2 Morphology and ultrastructure
  • 3 Evolution, phylogeny and systematics
  • 4 Taxonomy and identification
  • 5 Survey, surveillance and crop loss assessment
  • 6 Extraction, culturing and microscopy
  • 7 Biology
  • 8 Hatch and emergence
  • 9 Host finding, invasion and feeding
  • 10 Pathogenicity and damage levels
  • 11 Interrelations with other microorganisms and pests
  • 12 Development of resistant and tolerant varieties
  • 13 Genetics of resistance and parasitism
  • 14 Mechanisms of resistance
  • 15 Natural parasites and biological control
  • 16 Management
  • 17 Genetic engineering