Indian Ants

by T V Sathe

ISBN: 9789386615961
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 5995.00
Biblio : viii+156 p., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. Sathe Tukaram Vithalrao [M.Sc., Ph.D., Sangit Vishard, IBT (Seri.), F.I.S.E.C., F.S.E.Sc., F.S.L.Sc., F.I.C.C.B., F.S.S.I., FHAs] is presently working as Professor and Former Head, Department of Zoology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He has teaching experience of 32 years in Entomology at University PG department and 21 years in Agrochemicals and Pest Management. He has written 40 books and published 355 research papers in national and international journals of repute. Dr. (Smt.) Shilpa Haribhau Kurane (M. Sc; Ph. D.) is Research Scientist in Department of Zoology, Shivaji Univarsity, Kolhapur. She has published 10 research papers in various journals of international repute with high impact factor. She is contributory teacher for graduate course in zoology and attended and presented several research papers in national conferences. Dr. P.M. Bhoje (M.Sc., Ph.D.), Head, Department of Zoology, Y.C. Warna College, Warnanagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra has published 25 research papers in various national and international journals of repute. He is President of ‘Green Guards’ Society, Kolhapur, and NESA district Centre, Kolhapur. He has written 2 books and shared popular chapters in several edited books.

About The Book

Ants are social insects and act as pests of several crop plants in agro, forest and horticultural ecosystems and also have medicinal and nutritional value. They also act as biological pest control agents. The book contain following chapters: 1. Introduction 2. Review of literature 3. Collection and preservation methods 4. Diversity of ants 5. Seasonal abundance and distribution 6. Biology, ecology and control of ants 7. Summary and conclusion 8. Bibliography This book will be helpful for students, teachers, scientists, environmentalists, industrialists and medical/forensic workers.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introduction 1 2. Review of Literature 11 3. Collection and Preservation Methods 19 4. Biodiversity of Ants 33 5. Seasonal Abundance 111 6. Biology, Ecology and Control of Ants 121 7. Summary and Conclusion 127 Bibliography 129 Index 153