Advances In Insect Rearing For Research And Pest Management
| Author | : Thomas E Anderson |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 437 |
| Release | : 2021-11-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780429722219 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0429722214 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (214 Downloads) |
Download or read book Advances In Insect Rearing For Research And Pest Management written by Thomas E Anderson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-28 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The efficient production of large numbers of high-quality insects is a concern both for basic research and for the success of control programmes for pests of agricultural and medical significance. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of this important issue, identifying the major applications for insect-rearing technology. The chapters, international in scope, cover genetics and molecular biology; insect rearing and the development of bioengineered crops; nutrition, digestion and artificial diets; and the practical concerns of commercial insect rearing.
