Mealybugs and their Management in Agricultural and Horticultural crops [recurso electrónico] $c

This book is a compilation of information on all basic aspects of mealybugs, as well as management strategies for mealybug species affecting different crop plants in different countries. It highlights the latest information on morphology, cytogenetics, taxonomy, molecular characterization, biology, damage, ecology, natural enemies, ant association, control measures, insecticide resistance and pheromones – essential aspects which will equip researchers to pursue further research on mealybugs. The book examines current trends in the management of mealybugs for a variety of agricultural and horticultural crops, forest plants and mulberry in different countries, while also addressing the negative effects of chemical control methods and presenting success stories of mealybug control that utilize their natural enemies. It offers a valuable guide for crop growers, government officials and other stakeholders in the industry, as well as researchers and students engaged in related research and development activities. Front Matter....Pages i-xxiii Introduction....Pages 1-3 Front Matter....Pages 5-5 Morphology....Pages 7-18 Cytogenetics....Pages 19-54 Taxonomy....Pages 55-74 Molecular Identification of Mealybugs....Pages 75-86 Biology....Pages 87-106 Culturing of Mealybugs....Pages 107-111 Mode of Spread of Mealybugs....Pages 113-116 Damage....Pages 117-122 Mealybugs as Vectors....Pages 123-130 Economic Importance....Pages 131-140 Ecology....Pages 141-148 Natural Enemies of Mealybugs....Pages 149-171 Semiochemicals in Mealybugs....Pages 173-198 Ant Association....Pages 199-208 Methods of Control....Pages 209-222 Insecticide Resistance and Its Management in Mealybugs....Pages 223-229 Mealybug Alikes....Pages 231-236 Front Matter....Pages 237-237 Rice....Pages 239-245 Wheat....Pages 247-248 Front Matter....Pages 237-237 Barley....Pages 249-250 Groundnut....Pages 251-256 Sunflower....Pages 257-261 Pulses....Pages 263-266 Soybean....Pages 267-269 Cotton....Pages 271-281 Jute and Allied Fibre Crops....Pages 283-286 Sugarcane....Pages 287-296 Fruit Crops: Apple....Pages 297-301 Fruit Crops: Pears....Pages 303-305 Fruit Crops: Plum....Pages 307-309 Fruit Crops: Peaches....Pages 311-311 Fruit Crops: Persimmon....Pages 313-315 Fruit Crops: Passion Fruit....Pages 317-318 Fruit Crops: Apricot....Pages 319-320 Fruit Crops: Pistachio and Almond....Pages 321-325 Fruit Crops: Strawberry....Pages 327-328 Fruit Crops: Grapevine....Pages 329-351 Fruit Crops: Citrus....Pages 353-375 Fruit Crops: Guava....Pages 377-384 Front Matter....Pages 237-237 Fruit Crops: Mango....Pages 385-393 Fruit Crops: Papaya....Pages 395-409 Fruit Crops: Pineapple....Pages 411-417 Fruit Crops: Avocado....Pages 419-422 Fruit Crops: Banana....Pages 423-427 Fruit Crops: Sapota....Pages 429-431 Fruit Crops: Pomegranate....Pages 433-438 Fruit Crops: Ber....Pages 439-442 Fruit Crops: Custard Apple....Pages 443-446 Fruit Crops: Phalsa....Pages 447-447 Fruit Crops: Litchi....Pages 449-449 Fruit Crops: Jackfruit....Pages 451-453 Vegetable Crops....Pages 455-470 Tuber Crops....Pages 471-494 Ornamental Plants....Pages 495-523 Orchids....Pages 525-534 Medicinal Plants....Pages 535-542 Plantation Crops....Pages 543-556 Rubber....Pages 557-560 Cashew....Pages 561-567 Front Matter....Pages 237-237 Oil Palm....Pages 569-571 Spices....Pages 573-578 Mulberry....Pages 579-588 Tobacco....Pages 589-590 Jatropha....Pages 591-593 Forage Crops and Grasses....Pages 595-606 Forest Plants....Pages 607-619 Glasshouse, Greenhouse and Polyhouse Crops....Pages 621-628 Root Mealybugs....Pages 629-641 Coffee....Pages 643-655