Textbook on Integrated Pest Management of Horticultural Crops

Emmanuel, N

• Publisher: Daya Publishing House
• Year: 2021
• eBook ISBN: 9789351308461
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Zoology
• Index: Biological Sciences

The book entitled "Text Book on - Integrated Pest Management of Horticultural Crops", is thoroughly written as a text for undergraduate level courses in insect pest management. In part one of the book there are 11 chapters which present precise and reasonable comprehensive review of concepts and components of Integrated Pest Management, thus making the text an excellent coverage of the tactics and strategies used in integrated pest management (IPM). The Part Two contains 20 chapters that deal with IPM of major economic horticultural crops in India, each presenting applicable summaries of identification, nature of damage, symptoms and updated IPM measures. Colour pictures, tables, and illustrations are helpful supplements to the written text. The book culminates in Part three dedicated to students as it includes the Objective Entomology Questions with key towards preparation for Competitive examinations viz., ICAR JRF/SRF/NET/ARS/SAU exams in India.

Table of contents

• Foreword
• Preface
• Part I: Integrated Pest Management: Concepts and Components
• 1. Essentials of Integrated Pest Management
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Toxic Consequences of Indiscriminate Use of Pesticides, Pesticide Poisoning and Pesticide Residues in India
• 1.3 Origin of IPM
• 1.4 Definitions of IPM
• 1.5 Phases of PM
• 1.6 Concepts of IPM
• 1.7 Components of IPM
• 1.7.1 Cultural Methods of IPM
• 1.7.2 Mechanical Methods of Pest Management
• 1.7.3 Physical Methods
• 1.7.4 Legislative Methods of Pest Control
• 2. Biological Control
• 2.1 Techniques in Biological Control
• 2.2 Qualities of a Successful Parasitoid in Biological Control Programme
• 2.3 Some Successful Examples of Biological Control
• 2.4 Kinds of Parasitism/Parasite
• 2.5 Brief Description of Important Parasitoids
• 2.6 Predators
• 2.7 Description of Important Insect Predators
• 2.8 Mass Multiplication of Parasitoids and Predators in the Laboratory
• 3. Microbial Control
• 3.1 Bacterial Pathogens
• 3.1.1 History of Bt
• 3.1.2 Characteristics of Bacillus thuringiensis
• 3.1.3 Mode of Action of Bacillus thuringiensis
• 3.2 Baculoviruses (Baculoviridae)
• 3.2.1 Life Cycle
• 3.2.2 Relative Effectiveness
• 3.2.3 Appearance
• 3.2.4 Pesticide Compatibility
• 3.2.5 Mode of Action
• 3.3 Fungal Pathogens
• 3.4 Protozoa
• 3.5 Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs)
• 4. Host Plant Resistance
• 4.1 Definition
• 4.2 Advantages to the Use of Insect-Resistant Crop Varieties
• 4.3 Different Theories Regarding the Fundamental Basis of Host Plant Resistance
• 4.4 Host Plant Selection Process by an Insect
• 4.5 Mechanisms of Host Plant Resistance
• 4.5.1 Non-Preference or Antixenosis
• 4.5.2 Antibiosis
• 4.5.3 Tolerance
• 4.6 Plant Defense against Herbivory
• 4.6.1 Chemical Defences
• 4.6.2 Mechanical Defenses
• 4.3.3 Thigmonasty
• 4.3.4 Mimicry and Camouflage
• 4.3.5 Indirect Defenses
• 4.3.6 Leaf Shedding and Colour
• 4.3.7 Carbon: Nutrient Balance Hypothesis 82
• 4.7 Classification of Plant Resistance to Insects 83
• 4.8 Intensity of Resistance
• 5. Application of Biotechnology in Pest Management 87
• 5.1 Transgenic Plants (Genetically Modified or GM Crops)
• 5.1.1 Bacillus thuringiensis and Genetic Engineering
• 5.2 Protease Inhibitors
• 5.3 Serine Proteinase Inhibitors
• 5.4 Cysteine Proteinase Inhibitors
• 5.5 Aspartic and Metallo-Proteinase Inhibitors
• 5.6 Lectins
• 5.7 Trypsin Modulating Oostatic Factor
• 5.8 Tissue Culture of Insecticidal Plants
• 5.9 Challenging of Cell Lines–In vitro Replication of Insect Viruses 97
• 5.10 Application of PCR Techniques in Entomological Research 98
• 6. Chemical Control
• 6.1 Trends in Pesticide Consumption
• 6.2 Pesticide Definition
• 6.3 Different Classifications of Insecticides
• 6.4 Classification of Insecticides based on Chemical nature
• 6.4.1 Inorganic Insecticides
• 6.4.2 Organic Insecticides/Natural Occurring Insecticids 106
• 6.4.3 Synthetic Organic Insecticides
• 7. Toxicology of Insecticides
• 7.1 Definition
• 7.2 Why LD50 is Taken as Criterion for Comparing the Relative Toxicities of Toxicants?
• 7.3 Bioassay of Insecticides
• 7.4 Formulations of Insecticides
• 7.4.1 What Makes up a Formulation?
• 7.4.2 How to Choose a Formulation
• 7.4.3 Different Types of Formulations
• 7.5 Synergists
• 7.6 Adjuvants
• 7.7 Mode of Action of Insecticides
• 7.7.1 Target site: Nervous System
• 7.7.2 Cholinesterase Inhibition
• 7.7.3 Acetylcholine Receptor Stimulation 158
• 7.7.4 Chloride Channel Regulation
• 7.7.5 Sodium Channel Modulators
• 7.7.6 Growth and Development
• 7.7.7 Energy Production
• 7.8 Safe Use of Insecticides
• 7.8.1 Pesticide Selection
• 7.8.2 Handling and Mixing
• 7.8.3 Recognizing Pesticide Poisoning 162
• 7.8.4 First Aid Operations
• 7.8.5 Antidotes
• 8. Rodenticides and Acaricides
• 8.1 Rodenticides
• 8.2 Acaricides
• 9. The Sterile Insect Technique
• 10. Insecticide Resistance: Mechanisms and Management 191
• 10.1 Definition
• 10.2 Resistance Mechanisms
• 10.3 Insecticide Resistance Management [IRM]
• 11. Pesticide Residues in Food Commodities
• 11.1 Pesticide Residues: Impact on Indian Trade
• 11.2 Definitions
• 11.3 Strategies for Reducing Pesticide Residues
• 11.4 Pesticide Regulations in India
• 11.5 Tolerence Limits of Insecticides
• 11.6 Basic Procedures in Pesticide Residue Analysis
• 11.6.1 Sample Preperation
• 11.6.2 Extraction Methods in Pesticide Residue Analysis 211
• 11.6.3 Clean Up Methods in Pesticide Residue Analysis
• 11.6.4 Analysis and Reporting Analytical Results
• 11.7 Extraction of Pesticide Residue from Fruits and Vegetables [Conventional Method]
• 11.8 QuEChERS Method [Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe] for Determining Pesticide Residues in Vegetables
• 11.9 Instrumentation in PRA
• Part II: Pest Management in Horticultural Crops
• 12. Pests of Solanacious Crops and Bhendi
• 13. Pests of Cruciferous Crops
• 14. Pests of Cucurbits
• 15. Pests of Peas and Beans
• 16. Pests of Tuber Crop
• 17. Pests of Perrenial and Leafy Vegetable Crops
• 18. Pests of Chillies
• 19. Pests of Onion
• 20. Pests of Mango
• 21. Pests of Citrus
• 22. Pests of Guava, Sapota, Banana and Pomogranate 299
• 23. Pests of Papaya and Grapevine
• 24. Pests of Ber, Custard Apple and Tamarind
• 25. Pests of Apple, Peach, Pear, and Plum
• 26. Pests of Coconut
• 27. Pests of Coffee and Tea
• 28. Pests of Cocoa, Cashew and Arecanut
• 29. Pests of Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Turmeric and Zinger
• 30. Pests of Flower Crops
• 31. Rodent and Bird Pests of Horticultural Crops
• 31.1 Rodent Pests
• 31.1.1 Commensal Rodents
• 31.1.2 Management of Commensal Rodents 368
• 31.1.3 Field Rodents
• 31.1.4 Management of Rodents
• 31.2 Bird Pests
• 31.2.1 Major Bird Species Affecting different Crops 371
• 31.2.3 Management of Birds
• Appendix – 1: Objective Questions for Competitive Examinations [JRF/SRF/NET/ARS/SAU Exams]
• References
• Index