Insect Pathogens

Author : G.O. Poinar Jr.,G.M. Thomas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468485448

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Laboratory Guide to Insect Pathogens and Parasites by G.O. Poinar Jr.,G.M. Thomas Pdf

After the publication of the Diagnostic Manual for the Identification of Insect Pathogens, the authors received many queries asking why they had not included the larger metazoan parasites as well as the microbial forms. An examination of the literature indicated that pictorial guides to the identification of nematodes and the immature stages of insect parasites were unavailable. Consequently we decided to rewrite the sections cover ing insect pathogens and combine these with new sections on ento mogenous nematodes and the immature stages of insect parasites. The result is the present laboratory guide, which is unique in covering all types of biotic agents which are found inside insects and cause them injury or disease. Included as parasites are insects and nematodes. Among the pathogens included are viruses, rickettsias, bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. Emphasis is placed on identification with an attempt to use the most easily recognizable characters. Use of a certain number of technical terms is unavoidable, and explanations of these can be found in most biological dictionaries or the glossary of invertebrate pathology prepared by Steinhaus and Martignoni (1970).

Author : S. Patricia Stock,John Vanderberg
Publisher : CABI
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845934781

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Insect Pathogens by S. Patricia Stock,John Vanderberg Pdf

This book attempts to bring together a broad array of molecular techniques and approaches currently used in insect pathology. It is divided into four parts: (i) identification and diagnostics; (ii) evolutionary relationships and genetics; (iii) host-pathogen interactions; and (iv) genomics and genetic engineering. Sixteen chapters have been written by leading researchers in the field which provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on each part.

Author : George Poinar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468424393

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Diagnostic Manual for the Identification of Insect Pathogens by George Poinar Pdf

This manual was prepared for the diagnosis of insect diseases caused by infectious agents. The agents (or pathogens) included here are fungi, protozoans, bacteria, viruses, and rickettsias. The present work was prepared after much deliberation and discussion with students and teachers who felt a guide of this type would be valuable for diagnosing the microbial diseases of insects. It was modeled after a seminar given on the same subject at Berke ley, which had as its major goal the recognition and identification of insect pathogens for practical purposes. The present work in cludes numerous timesaving "short cuts" which were developed after years of experience of diagnosing insect diseases. Although emphasis is placed on identification, general back ground information on the various pathogens is also included. Thus, under each of the five groups of pathogens, the following topics are discussed: (1) various types of associations with insects, (2) defini tion and classification, (3) general life cycle, (4) characteristics of diseased insects, (5) factors affecting natural infections, (6) methods of examination, (7) isolation and cultivation, (8) important taxonomic characters, (9) tests for infectivity, (10) storage, (11) an illustrated key to the genera (or group in the case of viruses), and (12) literature, especially that pertaining to identification. Although often included with insect pathogens, entomogenous nematodes are not covered here since illustrated keys to those gen era that infect insects are already available (Poinar, 1975, 1977).

Author : Nancy E. Beckage,Stephen A. Thompson,B. A. Federici
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080916491

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Parasites and Pathogens of Insects by Nancy E. Beckage,Stephen A. Thompson,B. A. Federici Pdf

Both volumes of Parasites and Pathogens of Insects provide in-depth coverage of the interface between insect parasites and pathogens and hosts, and explore the relationships between these partners. They emphasize biochemical and molecular interactions, basic biology, and the roles of hormones, receptors, and other cellular components in modulating interactions between host insects and attacking agents. These topics also are assessed in relation to biotechnology and biological control. In the short term, these volumes fill a void in current literature by emphasizing basic interactions at the biochemical and molecular levels. In the long term, these interactions may provide avenues for exploitation to enhance the rate of "beneficial" parasitism or to reduce the rates of disease transmission and infection of vertebrate hosts. Key Features * Presents the latest information on insect parasites and pathogens * Describes biochemical and molecular host-parasite and host-pathogen relationships * Covers mechanisms of insect pathogenicity and resistance * Provides exceptional breadth of coverage and authoritative reviews * Special topics * Transposable elements in insect pathogens * Co-evolution and gene transfer between hosts and invaders * Biological control

Author : Bruce Alberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Cytology
ISBN : 0815332181

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Molecular Biology of The Cell by Bruce Alberts Pdf

Author : James R. Fuxa,Yoshinori Tanada
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 047187812X

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Epizootiology of Insect Diseases by James R. Fuxa,Yoshinori Tanada Pdf

The first book devoted to the epidemiology or epizootiology of insect pathogens. Covers all aspects of the subject, including general principles, concepts and definitions, strategies and methods for research, modeling, factors that influence epizootics, area-wide patterns of disease, all the groups of disease, and practical aspects, such as enhancing disease in pest species, controlling it in beneficial insects or in insect rearing. Provides material not readily found elsewhere, such as modeling entomopathogen epizootics, general reviews of the epizootiology of various pathogen groups, consideration of microbial control from an epizootiological point of view, and a general review of epizootiology in prevention of insect disease. Offers the most comprehensive bibliography of this subject anywhere. Well illustrated.

Author : Fernando E. Vega,Harry K. Kaya
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123849847

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Insect Pathology by Fernando E. Vega,Harry K. Kaya Pdf

Insect Pathology, 2nd ed. Fernando E. Vega and Harry K. Kaya, Editors Foreword May Berenbaum Chapter 1. Scope and Basic Principles of Insect Pathology Harry K. Kaya and Fernando E. Vega Chapter 2 - History of Insect Pathology Elizabeth W. Davidson Chapter 3 - Principles of Epizootiology and Microbial Control David I. Shapiro-Ilan, Denny Bruck, and Lawrence A. Lacey Chapter 4 - Baculoviruses and Other Occluded Insect Viruses Robert Harrison and Kelli Hoover Chapter 5 - RNA Viruses Infecting Pest Insects Yan Ping Chen, James J. Becnel, and Steven M. Valles Chapter 6 - Fungal Entomopathogens Fernando E. Vega, Nicolai V. Meyling, Janet Jennifer Luangsa-ard, and Meredith Blackwell Chapter 7 - Microsporidian Entomopathogens Leellen F. Solter, James J. Becnel, and David H. Oi Chapter 8 - Bacterial Entomopathogens Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes and Trevor Jackson Chapter 9 - Wolbachia Infections in Arthropod Hosts Grant Hughes and Jason L. Rasgon Chapter 10 - Protistan Entomopathogens Carlos E. Lange ...

Author : Drion G. Boucias,Jacquelyn C. Pendland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461549154

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Principles of Insect Pathology by Drion G. Boucias,Jacquelyn C. Pendland Pdf

Principles of Insect Pathology, a text written from a pathological viewpoint, is intended for graduate-level students and researchers with a limited background in microbiology and in insect diseases. The book explains the importance of insect diseases and illuminates the complexity and diversity of insect-microbe relationships. Separate sections are devoted to the major insect pathogens, their characteristics, and their life cycles the homology that exists among invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant pathogens the humoral and cellular defense systems of the host insect as well as the evasive and suppressive activities of insect disease agents the structure and function of passive barriers the heterogeneity in host susceptibility to insect diseases and associated toxins the mechanisms regulating the spread and persistence of diseases in insects. Principles of Insect Pathology combines the disciplines of microbiology (virology, bacteriology, mycology, protozoology), pathology, and immunology within the context of the insect host, providing a format which is understandable to entomologists, microbiologists, and comparative pathologists.

Author : Vladimir Gouli,Svetlana Gouli,Jose Marcelino
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 940071890X

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Common Infectious Diseases of Insects in Culture by Vladimir Gouli,Svetlana Gouli,Jose Marcelino Pdf

This handbook gives a comprehensive and copious illustrated description, with original art work, of the most common diseases in laboratory reared insect colonies, comprising Viruses (Baculoviridae, Reoviridae, Poxviridae, Iridoviridae); Bacteria (Bacillaceae, Pseudomonadaceae, Enterobacteriaceae); Rickettsia; Fungi and Microsporidia and Protozoa. Gregarine and Coccidian parasitoids are also depicted. Manuals for the diagnostic of insect diseases have been published in the 90’s, however, these were intended for professional insect pathologists or for proficient training in invertebrate pathology, hence requiring some scientific background in insect pathology. Currently, most guides are web based, not comprehensive and solely addressing the most common diseases in a particular insect, or group of insects, reared in laboratory facilities. A comprehensive and proficient practical handbook for students and technicians working with insect reared colonies is lacking in the current literature.

Author : Yoshinori Tanada,Harry K. Kaya
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080926254

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Insect Pathology by Yoshinori Tanada,Harry K. Kaya Pdf

Insect Pathology is designed for a broad spectrum of readers. Is should be useful to students, lecturers, and researchers requiring information about the principles in insect pathology and the biology of pathogens. It should serve as a resource for specialists to learn about other insect pathogen systems, for generalists to become aware of advances in insect pathology, and for scientists and students, beginning or otherwise, interested in learning about insect pathology. This book was originally intended to update the 1949 test by E. A. Steinhaus entitled Principles of Insect Pathology. The purpose for this book was twofold: To serve (1) as a text for an insect pathology and/or biological control class and (2) as a comprehensive reference source. Because this book summarizes much of the available information, its usefulness as a textbook for an insect pathology class is apparent. Although the literature citations are extensive, they are far from complete. The literature in insect pathology is voluminous and for the past decade has been expanding at an almost exponential rate. A complete review of the literature is beyond the scope of the book, and an omission of a reference does not preclude its importance. Our citations, however, should serve as a good starting point for those who wish to obtain further information. We have attempted to cover equally all subdisciplines, but shortcomings are unavoidable. For these, we take full responsibility.

Author : Lawrence A. Lacey,Harry K. Kaya
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 852 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402059339

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Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology by Lawrence A. Lacey,Harry K. Kaya Pdf

This field manual is designed to provide background and instruction on a broad spectrum of techniques and their use in the evaluation of entomopathogens in the field. The second edition provides updated information and includes two additional chapters and 12 new contributors. The intended audience includes researchers, graduate students, practitioners of integrated pest management (IPM), regulators and those conducting environmental impact studies of entomopathogens.

Author : Nancy E. Beckage,S. N. Thompson,B. A. Federici
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1993-07-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015029889097

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Parasites and Pathogens of Insects by Nancy E. Beckage,S. N. Thompson,B. A. Federici Pdf

Tripartite interactions between symbiotically associated entomopathogenic bacteria, nematodes, and their hosts. The insect immune proteins and the regulation of their genes. Interaction of bacillus thuringiensis endotoxins with the insect midgut epithelium. Viral pathobiology in relation to insect control. Baculoviruses, vertebrate viruses, and cytoskeletons. Baculovirus enhancing proteins as determinants of viral pathogenesis. Invertebrate transposable elements in the baculovirus genome: characterization and significance. Genetic manipulation of the baculovirus genome for insect pest control. Insect resistance to viruses. Biology and mechanisms of insect-cuticle invasion by deuteromycete fungal pathogens. Host-parasitoid-pathogen interactions.

Author : S. Patricia Stock
Publisher : CABI
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781845934798

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Insect Pathogens by S. Patricia Stock Pdf

This book attempts to bring together a broad array of molecular techniques and approaches currently used in insect pathology. It is divided into four parts: (i) identification and diagnostics; (ii) evolutionary relationships and genetics; (iii) host-pathogen interactions; and (iv) genomics and genetic engineering. Sixteen chapters have been written by leading researchers in the field which provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on each part.

Author : George Poinar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1978-02-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1468424408

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Diagnostic Manual for the Identification of Insect Pathogens by George Poinar Pdf

Author : Lawrence A. Lacey,Harry K. Kaya
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 913 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401715478

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Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology by Lawrence A. Lacey,Harry K. Kaya Pdf

The 38 chapters of this Field Manual provide the tools required for planning experiments with entomopathogens and their implementation in the field. Basic tools include chapters on the theory and practice of microbial control agents, statistical design of experiments, equipment and application strategies. The major pathogen groups are covered in individual chapters (virus, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, nematodes). Subsequent chapters deal with the impact of naturally occurring and introduced exotic pathogens and inundative application of microbial control agents. The largest section of the Manual is composed of 21 chapters on the application and evaluation of entomopathogens in a wide range of agricultural, forest, domestic and aquatic habitats. Mites and slugs broaden the scope of the book. Supplementary techniques and media for follow-up laboratory studies are described. Three final chapters cover the evaluation of Bt transgenic plants, resistance to insect pathogens and strategies to manage it, and guidelines for evaluating the effects of MCAs on nontarget organisms. Readership: Researchers, graduate students, practitioners of integrated pest management, regulators, those doing environmental impact studies. The book is a stand-alone reference, but is also complementary to the laboratory-oriented Manual of Techniques in Insect Pathology and similar comprehensive texts.