Textbook on Integrated Pest Management of Horticultural Crops

by N Emmanuel et al

ISBN: 9789351308461
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 13995.00
Biblio : xiv+425p., figs., tabls., ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. N.Emmanuel, is currently working as Assistant Professor [Entomology] at Horticultural College and Research Institute , Dr YSR Horticultural University, Venkatramannagudem, West Godavari Dist., Andhra Pradesh. He obtained Ph.D [ Entomology] degree in 2006 from IARI, New Delhi and awarded Dr. Pradhan Gold Medal in PhD programme. <BR> Dr. A. Sujatha is at present working as Associate Dean, at Horticultural College and Research Institute , Dr YSR Horticultural University, Venkatramannagudem, W

About The Book

The book entitled “Text Book on - Integrated Pest Management of Horticultural Crops”, is thoroughly written as a text for undergraduate level courses in insect pest management . In part one of the book there are 11 chapters which present precise and reasonable comprehensive review of concepts and components of Integrated Pest Management, thus making the text an excellent coverage of the tactics and strategies used in integrated pest management (IPM). The Part Two contains 20 chapters th

Table of Contents

1. Essentials of Integrated Pest Management 3 <BR> 2. Biological Control 29 <BR> 3. Microbial Control 53 <BR> 4. Host Plant Resistance 73 <BR> 5. Application of Biotechnology in Pest Management 87 <BR> 6. Chemical Control 101 <BR> 7. Toxicology of Insecticides 145 <BR> 8. Rodenticides and Acaricides 171 <BR> 9. The Sterile Insect Technique 183 <BR> 10. Insecticide Resistance: Mechanisms and Management 191 <BR> 11. Pesticide Residues in Food Commodities 199 <BR> Part II: <BR> Pest Management in H