Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security

1st Edition - February 18, 2016
Author: Omkar
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security explores the broad range of opportunity and challenges afforded by Integrated Pest Management systems. The book focuses on the insec… Read more

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Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security explores the broad range of opportunity and challenges afforded by Integrated Pest Management systems. The book focuses on the insect resistance that has developed as a result of pest control chemicals, and how new methods of environmentally complementary pest control can be used to suppress harmful organisms while protecting the soil, plants, and air around them.

As the world’s population continues its rapid increase, this book addresses the production of cereals, vegetables, fruits, and other foods and their subsequent demand increase. Traditional means of food crop production face proven limitations and increasing research is turning to alternative means of crop growth and protection.

List of Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Insects and Pests
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Phytophagous Insects
- 3. How Do Insects Influence Farm Economy?
- 4. Benevolent Insects
- 5. Insects as Vectors of Crops Diseases
- 6. Insects for Civilization Change to Humanity
- 7. Conclusions
Chapter 2. Biocontrol of Insect Pests
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Biocontrol: Meaning and Methods
- 3. Biocontrol Agents
- 4. Limitations of Biocontrol
- 5. Legislation and Regulation of Biocontrol Agents
- 6. Steps in Establishing a Biocontrol Program for Insect Pests
- 7. Mistakes and Misunderstandings about Biocontrol
- 8. Future of Biocontrol in IPM
- 9. Conclusions
Chapter 3. Aphids and Their Biocontrol
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Aphids as Insect Pests
- 3. Biointensive Management
- 4. Biocontrol Agents of Aphids
- 5. Constraints in Biocontrol
- 6. Future of Biocontrol of Aphids
- 7. Conclusion
Chapter 4. Parasitoids
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Historical Perspective
- 3. Characteristics of Insect Parasitoids
- 4. Biocontrol Strategies
- 5. Mass Rearing of Parasitoids
- 6. Future Aims
- 7. Conclusions
Chapter 5. Trichogrammatids
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Taxonomy
- 3. Molecular Characterization
- 4. Genetic Improvement of Trichogrammatids
- 5. Evaluation of Temperature-Tolerant Strains of Trichogrammatids
- 6. Effect of Plant Extracts on Trichogrammatids
- 7. Role of Synomones in Efficacy of Trichogrammatids
- 8. Effect of Temperature on Trichogrammatids
- 9. Effect of Insecticides on Trichogrammatids
- 10. Utilization of Trichogrammatids
- 11. Conclusions
Chapter 6. Anthocorid Predators
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Taxonomy of Indian Anthocoridae
- 3. Anthocorids as Potential Bioagents
- 4. Basic Studies
- 5. Rearing
- 6. Diapause
- 7. Cold Storage
- 8. Practical Utility
- 9. Methods to Improve the Performance of Anthocorid Predators
- 10. Compatibility of Anthocorids with Other Bioagents and/or Other Methods of Pest Management
- 11. Conclusions
Chapter 7. Reduviid Predators
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Bioecology
- 3. Pest Prey Record and Associated Behavior
- 4. Biocontrol
- 5. Insecticidal Impact
- 6. Reduviids as General Predators
- 7. Conclusion
Chapter 8. Syrphid Flies (The Hovering Agents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. What Are Syrphids?
- 3. General Biology
- 4. Reproductive Biology
- 5. Foraging Behavior
- 6. Growth and Development
- 7. Intraguild Predation
- 8. Improving Biocontrol
- 9. Conclusion
Chapter 9. Ladybird Beetles
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Food and Feeding Habits in Ladybirds
- 3. Mating and Reproduction
- 4. Ladybirds in a Predatory Guild
- 5. Semiochemicals and Ladybirds
- 6. Effects of Abiotic Factors
- 7. Biocontrol Prospects
- 8. Conclusions
Chapter 10. Chrysopids
- 1. Introduction
- 2. General Biology
- 3. Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors
- 4. Predation Efficiency
- 5. Experimental Releases
- 6. Rearing Techniques
- 7. Storage Techniques
- 8. Release Techniques
- 9. Integrated Pest Management Programs Using Chrysopids
- 10. Conclusions
Chapter 11. Mite Predators
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Important Pest Mite Families
- 3. Control of Mite Pests
- 4. Mite Predators in Natural Systems
- 5. Finding Efficient Predators for Integrated Mite Management
- 6. The Future of Biological Control of Mite Pests
- 7. Conclusions
Chapter 12. Entomopathogenic Nematodes
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Taxonomy
- 3. Life Cycle of EPNs
- 4. Host Specificity
- 5. Mode of Infection
- 6. Host Resistance
- 7. Factors Affecting Efficacy
- 8. Behavioral Defense Strategies
- 9. Morphological Defense Strategies
- 10. Physiological Defense Strategies
- 11. Pesticides
- 12. Fungicides
- 13. Mass Production
- 14. Commercial Formulation
- 15. Mass Multiplication and Formulation
- 16. Storage
- 17. Application Technology
- 18. Field Efficacy
- 19. Conclusion
Chapter 13. Insect Viruses
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Strategies for Biological Pest Control
- 3. Entomopathogens in Biocontrol
- 4. Insect Viruses
- 5. Conclusions
Chapter 14. Bacillus thuringiensis
- 1. Introduction
- 2. History
- 3. Toxins
- 4. Identification of Bt Strains
- 5. Structure of Bt δ-Endotoxin Proteins and Genes
- 6. Mode of Action of δ-Endotoxins
- 7. Occurrences and Distribution
- 8. Bt Delivery Systems
- 9. Biosafety
- 10. Management of Insect Resistance to Bt
- 11. Economics of Bt Crops
- 12. Conclusions
Chapter 15. Entomopathogenic Fungi
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Entomopathogenic Fungi
- 3. Fungal Infection Process
- 4. Formulation of Fungal Pesticides
- 5. Application of Biotechnology
- 6. Conclusions
Chapter 16. Plant Monoterpenoids (Prospective Pesticides)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Chemistry of Essential Oils
- 3. Monoterpenoids of Pesticidal Importance
- 4. Commercial Aspects
- 5. Stability of Essential Oil–based Pesticides
- 6. Economics and Sustainability
- 7. Health and Environmental Impacts
- 8. Future Perspectives
Chapter 17. Antifeedant Phytochemicals in Insect Management (so Close yet so Far)
- 1. Antifeedant Approach
- 2. Sources and Chemistry
- 3. Recently Isolated Feeding Deterrent Molecules
- 4. Habituation of Feeding Deterrents
- 5. Commercial Concepts
- 6. Antifeedant Potential: Why so Close yet so Far?
- 7. Conclusions
Chapter 18. Neem Products
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Tree and Its Insecticidal Parts
- 3. Active Constituents and Their Mode of Action
- 4. Neem Industry
- 5. Conclusions
Chapter 19. Semiochemicals
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Historical Background
- 3. Semiochemicals: Research Techniques
- 4. Pheromone Chemistry: Synthesis and Trap Designs
- 5. Monitoring of Pests
- 6. Mass Trapping
- 7. Mating Disruption
- 8. Parapheromones
- 9. Plant Volatiles as Attractants or Repellents
- 10. Antiaggregation Pheromone
- 11. Autoconfusion
- 12. Semiochemicals for Natural Enemies
- 13. Conclusion
Chapter 20. Insect Hormones (as Pesticides)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Physiology of Insect Molting
- 3. Concept of Insect Growth Regulators
- 4. Hormone Insecticides
- 5. IGR in Pest Management
- 6. Effect on Natural Enemies
- 7. Effect on Bees and Pollinators
- 8. Resistance to Insect Growth Regulators
- 9. Conclusions
Chapter 21. Integrated Pest Management
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Losses due to Pests and Emerging Pest Problems
- 3. Integrated Pest Management: Definition and Scope
- 4. Concepts of IPM
- 5. Tools and Inputs of IPM
- 6. Legislative/Legal/Regulatory Methods of Pest Control
- 7. Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 22. Biotechnological Approaches
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Genetic Engineering Approaches
- 3. Protein Engineering Approaches
- 4. Advancement in Proteomic Techniques
- 5. Environmental Impact of Biotechnology
- 6. Future Perspectives
Chapter 23. GMO and Food Security
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Genetically Modified Technology in Agriculture
- 3. GM Technology and Animals
- 4. GM Microorganisms in Food Production
- 5. Studies on Food Safety
- 6. Safety Issue with GMOs as Food
- 7. Ecological Concerns
- 8. Transgenics and Soil Microorganisms
- 9. Conclusions
Index

Omkar

Prof. Omkar, FNASc, associated with teaching for more than 36 years and research for 45 years, is a Former Head, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, Former Coordinator, UGC-SAP (DRS-II), DST-FIST, DST-PURSE, Centre of Excellence, Govt. of UP, programs. He has worked on 10 more projects of state/central funding agencies. He specializes in Environmental Toxicology and Entomology, with particular reference to the Insect Pest Management. He is Chief Editor, Journal of Applied Bioscience, Associate Editor, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, Springer and President, International Society of Applied Biology.

Professor Omkar has Contributed following Books as Author/Editor (14 books by reputed international publishers): Concepts of Toxicology (2017), Pesticides, Man & Biosphere (1998), Prof. S. B. Singh Commemoration Volume (2002), Experimental Animal Physiology & Biochemistry (2003), Modern Approaches to Insect Pest Management(2010) Kin recognition and Oviposition Strategies in aphidophagous ladybirds (2012), Monitoring and Management of Mango fruitfly (2012), Predaceous Ladybirds of Uttar Pradesh (2013), Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security, Elsevier (2016) Industrial Entomology, Springer (2017), Pests and Their Management, Springer (2018), Sucking Pests of Crops, Springer (2020), Polyphagous Pests of Crops, Springer (2021), Molecular Approaches for Sustainable Insect Pest Management, Springer (2021), Microbial Approaches for Insect Pest Management, Springer (2021), Reproductive Strategies in Insects, CRC Press (2021), Insects As Service Providers, Springer (2023), Parasitoids in Pest Management, CRC Press (2023), Insect Predators in Pest Management CRC Press (2023), Commercial Insects CRC Press (2023), Mosquitoes, Springer (2024, p.422) Comprehensive Environmental Biology, Concepts of Environmental Biology, Environmental Pollution, Biodiversity Conservation (2023), Mosquitoes: Biology, Pathogenicity & Management, Springer Nature (2024); Flies: Agricultural & Public Heath Perspectives (2025, in Press), Vish Vigyan Ki Avadharnayein (2025, In Press), Aastha Publications, Delhi..

He is a receipient of several awards, like Saraswati Samman by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of UP; Prof. T N Ananthakrishanan Foundation Award, Rescholar Award of Excellence in Agricultural Entomlogy by Association of Entomologists, Prof. G. S. Shukla Gold Medal by The Academy of Environmental Biology, Dr. S. Pradhan Memorial Lecture Award by The Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute & The Entomological Society of India, New Delhi, ACCLAIM and Uddeepan awards from University of Lucknow. He is a Fellow of The Entomological Society of India, Zoological Society of India, Society for Biocontrol Advancement and Fellow of The National Academy of Sciences India (FNASc), besides many others. He has 24 books to his credit. He has published 268 Research papers, 13 Reviews, 51 Reviews as Book chapters, 17 Popular Science articles. Prof. Omkar has guided 28 Ph. D. students. He has visited the School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia (2006) for three months and Department of Zoology, University of South Bohemia and Czech Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic (May 2016) under INSA Bilateral Exchange programs.

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