peptides produced by the association of EPNs, their bacterial symbionts, and the infected host play varied roles in EPN ecology,
development, and reproduction. The efficacy of EPN application
in the field as bio-insecticides depends on its virulence, host finding,
environmental tolerance and persistence, and also in the selection
of the appropriate nematode that matches with the particular target
pest.
Understanding the biology, adaptability, and identification of
these entomopathogenic nematodes with their bacterial symbionts
plays a key role in their successful application. Before using the
EPNs for bio-assay, they need to be quantified. This book provides
the suitable protocols for its use in the study of EPNs. The protocols described here are compiled from the previous works of published sources and are modified to suit our laboratory conditions.
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Introduction
development, and reproduction. The efficacy of EPN application
in the field as bio-insecticides depends on its virulence, host finding,
environmental tolerance and persistence, and also in the selection
of the appropriate nematode that matches with the particular target
pest.
Understanding the biology, adaptability, and identification of
these entomopathogenic nematodes with their bacterial symbionts
plays a key role in their successful application. Before using the
EPNs for bio-assay, they need to be quantified. This book provides
the suitable protocols for its use in the study of EPNs. The protocols described here are compiled from the previous works of published sources and are modified to suit our laboratory conditions.
6
Introduction