This book provides a unique, comprehensive review of current knowledge of the behaviour of nematodes. Key topics including locomotion, orientation, feeding, osmoregulation, excretion, ageing and reproductive behaviour, and biotic and abiotic interactions are reviewed. The physiological, biochemical ...

This paper discusses the evolution of innovation in nematode production technology, explains specific methodologies, and considers challenges while providing guidelines for prospective producers.

Ageing is defined as the time-independent series of cumulative, progressive, intrinsic and deleterious functional and structural changes that usually begin to manifest themselves at reproductive maturity and eventually culminate in death. This paper describes age-dependent nematode behaviour during ...

This paper describes the various aspects of nematode behaviour at the molecular level using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model. It also discusses how classic and reverse genetic approaches may be employed to elucidate the molecular basis of behaviour.

This paper discusses the biology, origin and molecular systematics (species identification and phylogenetic analysis) of nematodes. The taxonomy and systematics of Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae (morphology, taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships) are also discussed. Future prospects are...

This paper describes the Vibrio fischeri-squid model system. The various stages of the bacteria-nematode symbiosis are discussed in detail and compared with the bacteria-squid system. Notable differences between the Photorhabdus-Heterorhabditis and Xenorhabdus-Steinernema systems are presented.

This paper discusses the physiology and biochemistry of entomopathogenic nematodes. Additional information on other nematodes, particularly Caenorhabditis elegans, are also provided.

This paper characterizes the 'surviving stage' of the entomopathogenic nematode and describes the survival mechanisms in relation to the main environmental factors. The implications of survival strategies on the utilization of steinernematid and heterorhabditid nematodes as biological control...

Recent research developments on the classical and molecular genetics of entomopathogenic nematodes including technology transfer of research methodology from Caenorhabditis elegans are discussed. The potential use of the entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbionts as excellent model systems to...

This paper discusses the concepts of nematode formulations and application technology, and evaluates the factors affecting nematode survival in formulations developed for storage, transport and application. Quality control, standardization, handling, and transport issues are briefly described. The...