Competitive Nematology

Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Author: N.G. Ravichandra
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition, 2019
ISBN: 9789388812856
Pages: 405
Cover: Paperback
Size: 7.00 x 9.70 x 0.75 inches
Weight: 530 gm
Book Type: Text Book

About the Book:
Competitive Nematology is designed to help students prepare for various competitive examinations and entrance tests at the All India level, including those for M.Sc. (Agri./Hort.), Ph.D. (Agri./Hort.), Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, Public Service Commission, Central Plant Quarantine, State Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Forestry, and recruitment in the pesticides, seed, and fertilizer industries.

This book is the first of its kind to comprehensively cover the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. It offers a range of question types, including multiple choice, true/false, matching, and essay-type questions, designed to help students master key aspects of Nematology from both UG and PG degree programs.

Key topics covered in the book include:

• Human Nematodes and Animal Nematodes

• Entomopathogenic Beneficial Nematodes

• Nematode Biology, Growth, Development, and Reproduction

• Morphology, Anatomy, and Feeding Habits of Nematodes

• Ecology, Epidemiology, Population Dynamics, and Biochemistry of Nematodes

• Nematode Identification, Classification, and Molecular Taxonomy

• Phytopathogenic Nematodes and Their Role in Plant Diseases

• Emerging Nematode Diseases and Quarantine Significance

• Sampling Methods, Soil Root Extraction, and Estimating Population Densities

• Disease Scoring, Symptomatology, and Host Differential Tests

• Nematicide Application and Management Strategies (Prevention, Cultural, Physical, Biological, Chemical, and Integrated Approaches)

The book also includes biochemical and molecular tools for nematode identification and covers emerging trends in future nematicide molecules and novel management methods.

An answer key is provided for multiple choice, true/false, and matching type questions to enhance students' understanding and self-assessment. This book is a vital resource for anyone looking to master the subject of Nematology and succeed in competitive exams.