Textbook of Forest Entomology
by T V Sathe
ISBN: 9789383048328
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 8495.00
Biblio : ix+234p., col. plts., figs., tabls., ind., 23 cm
Author Profile
Dr. Sathe Tukaram Vithalrao is Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, Shiva University, Kolhapur. He has written 30 books and published 255 research papers in national and international Journals of repute.
About The Book
Insect pests, diseases and fire are the three worst enemies of forest. Amongst above insect pests rank first in causing damage to forest trees. The book contain 22 chapters. The introduction Contain national and international status of forestry and historical account of forest entomology. Chapters 2 to 21 are devoted for description of insect pests with respect to distribution, marks of identification, life cycle measures on highly economically important 20 crops of forest viz., Teak, Deodar, Shisham, Asan, Rubber, Oak, Semul, Willow, Walnut, Silverfir, Mahogany, Poplar, Spruce, Pine, Bamboo, Sal others. Since pesticides lead several serious problems to man and environment, more emphasis is given on biological approaches while suggesting control measures of forest pests. The book is written in simple language with sketches and photo-graphs relevantly supportive for understanding the various concepts of pests and their management in forest. This is unique book on forest pest management in the form of text book. The book will be stimulatory and helpful to students, teachers researchers and silviculturists.
Table of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction: Chapter 2: Pests of Teak; Chapter 3: Pests of Deodar; Chapter 4: Pests of Shisham; Chapter 5: Pests of Rubber; Chapter 6: Pests of Asan; Chapter 7: Pests of Oak; Chapter 8: Pests of Semul; Chapter 9: Pests of Mahogany; Chapter 10: Pests of Willow; Chapter 11: Pests of Wallnut; Chapter 12: Pests of Silverfir; Chapter 13: Pests of Poplar; Chapter 14: Pests of Spruce; Chapter 15: Pests of Pine; Chapter 16: Pests of Bamboo; Chapter 17: Pests of Sal; Chapter 18: Pests of Babul; Chapter 19: Pests of Subabul; Chapter 20: Pests of Satinwood and others; Chapter 21: Pests of Neem
