Indian Tachinid Flies: Bioconrol Agents
by T V Sathe
ISBN: 9789386615978
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 5995.00
Biblio : viii+160 p., figs., tabls., ind., 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr. Sathe Tukaram Vithalrao [M.Sc., Ph.D., Sangit Vishard, IBT (Seri.), F.I.S.E.C., F.S.E.Sc., F.S.L.Sc., F.I.C.C.B., F.S.S.I., FHAs] is presently working as Professor and Former Head, Department of Zoology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He has teaching experience of 32 years in Entomology at University PG department and 21 years in Agrochemicals and Pest Management. He has written 40 books and published 355 research papers in national and international journals of repute.
Dr. Abhijit S. Desai
About The Book
Tachinid flies (Diptera) are very potential biocontrol agents of several insect pests. Therefore, they are widely used in biological pest management at global scenario.
The book contain following topics:
1. General Introduction
2. Review of Literature
3. Collection and Preservation of Tachinids
4. Taxonomy of Tachinids: 12 species are newly described, 8 species are
redescribed with their photographs, host records and crop associations.
5. Abundance and Distribution of Tachinid
Table of Contents
Preface v
1. General Introduction 1
2. Review of Literature 11
3. Collection and Preservation of Tachinids 17
4. Taxonomy of Tachinids 25
5. Abundance and Distribution of Tachinids 125
6. Summary and Conclusion 139
7. References 141
Index 157
