Mealybugs and their management in agricultural and horticultural crops [electronic resource] / M. Mani, C. Shivaraju, editors.
Mani, M. (Entomologist), editor.; Shivaraju, C. (Entomologist), editor.
2016
QL463
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Title Mealybugs and their management in agricultural and horticultural crops [electronic resource] / M. Mani, C. Shivaraju, editors.
ISBN 9788132226772 (electronic book)
8132226771 (electronic book)
9788132226758
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2677-2
Published New Delhi : Springer, 2016.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxiii, 655 pages) : illustrations
Item Number 10.1007/978-81-322-2677-2 doi
Call Number QL463
Dewey Decimal Classification 595.7/52
Summary 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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Shivaraju, C. (Entomologist), editor.
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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 M ealybugs. .

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