This chapter focuses on the potential and constraints of employing entomogenous fungi for pest management in oilseed Brassica crops. Information on the ecological, technical and socioeconomic conditions must be made conducive for these entomopathogens to exert their full potential are also...

This chapter reviews the potential of entomophilic nematodes (EPNs) as biological control agents against major insect pests of rape and other Brassica oilseed crops, including Indian mustard, camelina and crambe. Available data on EPN efficacy against different pests is summarized. Future prospects ...

Rape is attacked by a complex of species in the family Noctuidae (Lepidoptera). These species are highly variable in terms of feeding behaviour, region of occurrence and timing of different life stages. This chapter summarizes general information on these pests, their natural enemies (parasitoids,...

This chapter discusses the biology (e.g. life cycle), host range, crop damage and integrated pest management, involving chemical, cultural (including sowing date and rate, row spacing and tillage systems), plant resistance and biological (using predators, parasitoids and entomophillic nematodes)...

This chapter focuses on the field application and commercialization of nematophagous bacteria for plant parasitic nematode control. A compilation of an updated and comprehensive research effort, which discusses and analyses studies on the field application and commercialization of nematophagous...

This chapter focuses on the factors that influence the survival of nematophagous bacteria in the soil. The effect of these factors upon the pathogenic potential of nematophagous bacteria is also discussed.

This chapter focuses on bacteria pathogenic to plant parasitic nematodes. The methods required to study the pathogenicity and virulence in bacteria-nematode relationships are highlighted. Model free-living nematodes, such as Caenorhabditis elegans and Panagrellus redivivus are also discussed.

This chapter focuses on live bacterial action towards the plant parasitic nematodes and their economically important host plants. Recent advances used in this field as a background to support future research is also considered.

This chapter provides some recent valuable information regarding the regulatory and safety measures required in the use of nematophagous fungi. Limitations in the handling of fungal biopesticides and criteria for their registration at the commercial level are also discussed.

This chapter focuses on the ideas involved in mass production, formulation and application of nematophagous fungi for the control of plant parasitic nematodes under field conditions. The limitations involved in their commercialization are also discussed.