Ladybird Beetles: As Bio Security Force
by Ponnusamy, N et al
ISBN: 9789390259632
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 4295.00
Biblio : xi+108p., 4 colour plates
Author Profile
Ponnusamy N. graduated from the Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Periyakulam with first class. He obtained his M.Sc. (Ag) in Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal. For his Post graduate studies, he got National Talent Scholarship (NTS) from ICAR. At presently, he is pursuing his Ph.D in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar. He attended several international and national conferences as well as work
About The Book
This book deals with the significance of predatory coccinellids in pests control. It consists morphology, life cycle, taxonomy and distribution, mating and reproduction, communication, prey specificity, predatory guilds, conservation techniques, mass culturing and natural enemies of coccinellids. This book will be useful for students, teachers and farmers.
Table of Contents
Preface v
1. Introduction 1
History of Coccinellid Biological Control – Etimology of Coccinellid – Role of Coccinellid in Biological Control – Human Connections – Ecosystem Connections.
2. General Morphological Characters of Ladybird Beetle 5
Head – Thorax – Wings – Legs – Abdomen – Genetalia – Male Genetalia – Female Genetalia.
3. Life Cycle of Coccinellids 11
Egg – Grub – Pupa.
4. Mating and Reproduction 15
Mating – Reproduction – Age, Aging, and Rhythmicity.
5. Classification and Lad
