Indian Tachinid Flies: Bioconrol Agents

by T V Sathe

ISBN: 9789386615978
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 5995.00
Biblio : viii+160 p., figs., tabls., ind., 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. Abhijit S. Desai (M.Sc., Ph.D.) is Research Scientist in Department of Zoology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He has published 15 research papers in various journals of national and international repute. He is popular and contributory teacher for competitive and graduate courses in Zoology and Life Sciences 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

Tachinid flies (Diptera) are very potential biocontrol agents of several insect pests. Therefore, they are widely used in biological pest management at global scenario. The book contain following topics: 1. General Introduction 2. Review of Literature 3. Collection and Preservation of Tachinids 4. Taxonomy of Tachinids: 12 species are newly described, 8 species are redescribed with their photographs, host records and crop associations. 5. Abundance and Distribution of Tachinids 6. Summary, Conclusion and Bibliography This book will be stimulatory and helpful to teachers, students, farmers, environmentalists and scientists in the field of pest management. .

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. General Introduction 1 2. Review of Literature 11 3. Collection and Preservation of Tachinids 17 4. Taxonomy of Tachinids 25 5. Abundance and Distribution of Tachinids 125 6. Summary and Conclusion 139 7. References 141 Index 157