Evaluation of release methods of Trichogrammatids

ISBN-13: 9786204190969 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str.

Tanbir Hazarika; Rudra Narayan Borkakati; Dilip Kumar Saikia

Opis

Trichogrammatidae represents a large group of bioagent comprising of minute parasitic wasps that parasitizes egg of other insect, many of which are of economic importance. They are among the most important and widely used parasitoids for control of various pests of rice, sugarcane and field crops including vegetables. Among the various egg parasitoids that are known to exert considerable pressure on populations of insect pests, Trichogramma species are the most widely exploited and used for pest management across the world. The effective method of trichogrammatid release is the main concern of this book.

O autorze

Hazarika, TanbirTanbir Hazarika: She did her Master of Science (Agri.) in Entomology from AAU, Jorhat.R N Borkakati: He is presently working as Scientist (Stage-2) of AICRP on Biocontrol and his area of interest are Biocontrol and IPM.D K Saikia: He is presently working as Professor & Head, Deptt. of Entomology and PI of AICRP on Biocontrol.