Advances In Insect Rearing For Research And Pest Management

by Thomas E Anderson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367163259
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	06/13/2023
Pages:	536
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Thomas E Anderson (Author) , Norman C Leppla (Author)

Table of Contents

Part 1 Historical Perspective, Part 2 Insect Rearing Research, Part 3 Insect Rearing Support, Insect Rearing for Pest Management, Part Five Insect rearing in the Marketplace.

Editorial Reviews

International in scope, coverage includes 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. Efficient production of large numbers of high-quality insects is important for both basic research and the success of control programs for pests of agricultural and medical significance. Contributions are from the 1988 XVIII International Congress of Entomology in Vancouver, Canada. Special emphasis is given to entrepreneurs who have made insect rearing a success in the marketplace. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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