Plant Nematology Laboratory Manual

Nematology is the discipline of science that deals with the study of nematodes or roundworms. Current requirements of practical nematological work and unavailability of expertise and studies in this field indicate a dire need to encourage the likes of this book on the neglected groups of organisms. The authors, in the present book, have attempted to cover the practical aspects of Nematology for U.G. and P.G. students, teachers and research workers. Rather than enlisting numerous methods adopted by various workers, an emphasis is given to most commonly used techniques for every exercise. Additionally, to gain in depth knowledge on a particular topic, further readings have been suggested at the end of each exercise. Illustrations have also been given that will help the readers in the identification of common nematode species and disease symptoms caused by them.

Nickle (Beltsille Agricultural Research Center of the USDA) has engaged 29 internationally known experts to replace the classic work of I.N. Filipjev (1934) and its translated revision (Schuurmans Stekhoven, Jr., 1941) with a modern work taking note of 188 additional genera, and 4,650 more species.

A field and laboratory manual emphasizing the most practical methods for rapid identification.

The Information On Laboratory And Field Methods For Work With Plant And Soil Nematodes Is Very Much Scattered And There Is No Indian Book Which Entirely Deals With This Aspect. Hence, The Present Book Is An Attempt Which Comprehensively Deals With The Subject. In Addition An Entire Chapter Is Devoted For Identification Of Some Common Genera Of Plant Parasitic And Entomopathogenic Nematodes. The Book Is Adequately Illustrated With More Than 70 Figures. It Is Mainly A Compilation Of Various Innovative Techniques Which Other Workers Discovered Or Developed. This Book Is A Practical Guide To Undergraduate And Postgraduate Student And Research Workers. The Material Can Also Be Used For Teaching Undergraduate And Postgraduate Courses In Laboratory And Field Methods Of Plant Nematology.

The Teacher s manual contains information designed to facilitate use of this kit by instructors and teaching assistants who may not be familiar with a particular plant-pathogen system. Included are additional back-ground information for instructors, sources of materials, list of materials needed, step-wise preparation, procedures, suggested schedules for conducting the exercises (including time required), a discussion of expected results, answer to questions and additional references. The listing of sources of material provided in case material is not available from a local source or regular supplier.