Description
Book SynopsisInvestigation of insect pathogens is vital to the understanding of biocontrol and insect management within an ecosystem. Faster and more accurate methods of identification and diagnosis have become possible with the implementation of molecular techniques. Advances in genomics and genetic engineering make this manual the most up to date handbook on insect pathogens, with the latest information on methods used to unravel the genomes of pathogens. The book is divided into four sections covering: Identification and Diagnostics, Evolutionary Relationships and Population Genetics, Genomics, and Genetic Engineering. It is essential reading for those studying and researching at the forefront of molecular science and biological management.
Table of ContentsSection 1: Identification and Diagnostics 1: Protozoa 2: Viruses 3: Fungi 4: Nematodes 5: Bacteria Section 2: Phylogeny and Population Genetics Studies 6: Bacteria 7: Viruses 8: Fungi 9: Nematodes Section 3: Host-Pathogen Interactions 10: Protozoa 11: Viruses 12: Fungi 13: Nematodes 14: Bacteria Section 4: Genomics and Strain Improvement 15: Bacteria 16: Nematode Symbiotic Bacteria 17: Viruses 18: Fungi 19: Nematodes
