Handbook of Agricultural Entomology

Handbook of Agricultural Entomology

Author: Helmut F. van Emden

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-01-03

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 1118469593

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Handbook of Agricultural Entomology by Helmut van Emden is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook. The book opens with a general introduction to entomology and includes coverage of the major insects (and mites) that cause harm to crops, livestock and humans. The important beneficial species are also included. Organisms are described in a classification of insect Orders and Families. The emphasis is on morphological characters of major taxonomic divisions, “spot characters” for the recognition of Families, and the life histories, damage symptoms and economic importance of the various pest species. The book is beautifully illustrated in full colour with more than 400 figures showing both the organisms and the damage caused to plants with diagnostic characters indicated by arrows. Coverage is world-wide and includes much material stemming from the vast personal experience of the author. A companion website with additional resources is available at www.wiley.com/go/vanemden/agriculturalentomology


A Textbook Of Applied Entomology

A Textbook Of Applied Entomology

Author: Dr. Kamal Saini

Publisher: Academic Guru Publishing House

Published: 2024-02-06

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 8197018243

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An authoritative and thorough resource, "A Textbook of Applied Entomology" explores the intriguing realm of insects and how they interact with people, plants, and the environment. This textbook is an essential resource for entomology students, researchers, and professionals due to its clear and precise writing. At its outset, the book provides a thorough grounding in entomological fundamentals, covering topics such as the anatomy, physiology, behaviour, and ecology of insects. The astonishing variety of insect life is laid bare to the reader, who also learns about the evolutionary changes that have made it possible for insects to survive in almost every environment on the planet. "A Textbook of Applied Entomology" expands upon this foundational knowledge by delving into the many real-world fields that make use of entomology. This book delves into the many ways in which insects impact human culture and the natural world, including their use in agriculture, medicine, forensics, and urban areas. The textbook's focus on practical entomology is one of its strongest points. In this book, readers will discover how entomological research is helping with real-world problems including sustainable agriculture, pest control, disease prevention, and biodiversity conservation. Readers will acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary to address difficult problems in entomology via the use of case studies, examples, and practical activities.


Entomology and Pest Management

Entomology and Pest Management

Author: Larry P. Pedigo

Publisher: Waveland Press

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1478647132

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Larry Pedigo and Marlin Rice have produced the top pest management textbook on the market for decades. New co-author Rayda Krell has helped bring the book into the twenty-first century. The successful core concepts of the book—understanding pests in their environment and using an ecological approach to combat them—remain as robust as ever. Features that instructors have come to rely on have been retained, including insect diagnostic boxes with detailed information on important species and species groups and an appendix with keys to major insect orders. New material on genetically modified plant species and regional pest technologies complement concepts in basic and applied entomology. Taxonomies and systematics of insects have been updated throughout the book.


Aquatic Entomology

Aquatic Entomology

Author: Jill Lancaster

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013-06-20

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 0199573220

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The book is a comprehensive text on all aspects of the biology of aquatic insects around the world. This fauna comprises many thousands of species that previously lacked a dedicated reference text.


Introduction to General and Applied Entomology, 3rd Ed.

Introduction to General and Applied Entomology, 3rd Ed.

Author: V.B. Awasthi

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2016-01-02

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 9387307379

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This text book aims at to provide an up to date, general and applied account of Entomology which is written in a simple and lucid language keeping in view the syllabi of Entomology in M.Sc. Zoology & M.Sc. (Ag.) of various Indian Universities. The book will also be useful to those who are preparing for competitive examinations conducted by various central & state Government agencies for recruitment. The book is equally useful to those dealing with pests and pest control. It is hoped the book will be useful not only to students but also to agriculturist, horticulturist, foresters, veterinary and clinical doctors and laymen dealing with pest control.


Medical and Veterinary Entomology

Medical and Veterinary Entomology

Author: Gary R. Mullen

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2009-04-22

Total Pages: 646

ISBN-13: 0080919693

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Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Second Edition, has been fully updated and revised to provide the latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance. Each chapter is structured with the student in mind, organized by the major headings of Taxonomy, Morphology, Life History, Behavior and Ecology, Public Health and Veterinary Importance, and Prevention and Control. This second edition includes separate chapters devoted to each of the taxonomic groups of insects and arachnids of medical or veterinary concern, including spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks. Internationally recognized editors Mullen and Durden include extensive coverage of both medical and veterinary entomological importance. This book is designed for teaching and research faculty in medical and veterinary schools that provide a course in vector borne diseases and medical entomology; parasitologists, entomologists, and government scientists responsible for oversight and monitoring of insect vector borne diseases; and medical and veterinary school libraries and libraries at institutions with strong programs in entomology. Follows in the tradition of Herm's Medical and Veterinary Entomology The latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance Two separate indexes for enhanced searchability: Taxonomic and Subject New to this edition: Three new chapters Morphological Adaptations of Parasitic Arthropods Forensic Entomology Molecular Tools in Medical and Veterinary Entomology 1700 word glossary Appendix of Arthropod-Related Viruses of Medical-Veterinary Importance Numerous new full-color images, illustrations and maps throughout


Fundamentals of Entomology

Fundamentals of Entomology

Author: Richard J. Elzinga

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13:

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The arthropod plan; The insect externally; The insect internally; Development and specialization; Ecology; Behavior; From solitary to social; Parasitism by insects; Insects, plants, and humans; Classification; Making an insect collection.


Insect Morphology and Phylogeny

Insect Morphology and Phylogeny

Author: Rolf G. Beutel

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2013-12-12

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 3110264048

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In the last decades a remarkable renaissance has materialized in insect morphology, mainly triggered by the development of new cutting-edge technologies. This is an exciting time for biological synthesis where the mysteries and data derived from genomes can be combined with centuries of data from morphology and development. And, now, more than ever, detailed knowledge of morphology is essential to understanding the evolution of all groups of organisms. In this “age of phylogenomics” researchers rely on morphological data to support molecular findings, test complex evolutionary scenarios, and for placing fossil taxa. This textbook provides an in-depth treatment of the structures and the phylogeny of the megadiverse Hexapoda. The first part presents an up-to-date overview of general insect morphology with detailed drawings, scanning electron micrographs, and 3-D reconstructions. Also included is a chapter covering innovative morphological techniques (e.g., μ-computer tomography, 3-D modeling), brief treatments of insect development and phylogenetic methods, and a comprehensive morphological glossary. The second part is of a modern synthesis of insect systematics that includes taxon-specific morphological information for all Orders. The work is an invaluable reference for students and researchers working in all facets of biology and is a must for evolutionary biologists. A detailed understanding of morphology is essential in unraveling phylogenetic relationships and developing complex evolutionary scenarios. Increasingly researchers in phylogenomics are re/turning to morphological data to support their findings, while the development of new cutting-edge technologies has further increased interest in this growing field. This definitive handbook provides an in-depth treatment of insect morphology. The first part presents an up-to-date overview of insect morphology with detailed drawings, brilliant scanning electron micrographs and 3-D reconstructions as interactive PDFs. This is complemented by a chapter on innovative morphological techniques (e.g., μ-computer tomography, 3-D modeling) and a comprehensive morphological glossary. The second part treats the state of the art in insect systematics and includes taxon-specific morphological information for all orders. Systematics are treated formally, with for example the arguments for relationships (“apomorphies”) always listed explicitly. The work is a useful reference for students and researchers working in different fields of biology and a must for those dealing with insects from an evolutionary perspective.