Entomology is the branch of zoology or biological science
that deals with the study of insects. The contents of this lecture notes are as
follows : Introduction, Dominance of Class Insecta, Insect Integument, Body
segmentation and structure of Head, Structure of thorax and abdomen, Structure
and modifications of Antennae, Structure and modifications of mouth parts,
Structure and modifications of leg, Structure and modifications of wings,
Sensory and Sound producing organs, Metamorphosis and Seasonal adoptions,
Immature stages of Insects, Structure and functions of Digestive system,
Structure and functions of Circulatory system, Structure and functions of
excretory system, Structure and functions of Respiratory system, etc.
Author(s): Prof. Mochi A. S., K. K. Wagh College of
Agriculture, Nashik
Entomology is the branch of zoology or biological science
that deals with the study of insects. The contents of this lecture notes are as
follows : Introduction, Dominance of Class Insecta, Insect Integument, Body
segmentation and structure of Head, Structure of thorax and abdomen, Structure
and modifications of Antennae, Structure and modifications of mouth parts,
Structure and modifications of leg, Structure and modifications of wings,
Sensory and Sound producing organs, Metamorphosis and Seasonal adoptions,
Immature stages of Insects, Structure and functions of Digestive system,
Structure and functions of Circulatory system, Structure and functions of
excretory system, Structure and functions of Respiratory system, etc.
Author(s): Prof. Mochi A. S., K. K. Wagh College of
Agriculture, Nashik
This book includes, in simple and accessible terms, very
relevant topics such as the effect of pesticides, the impact of diseases and
their management, production and analysis of pollen present in honey, DNA
analysis, and sustainable management, among others. This book is answering an
expected need for accurate and international information for the productive
sector.
This note
explains the following topics: Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Fungus Gnats,
Mealybugs, Mites, Control Guide, Scales Snails and Slugs, Springtails, Thrips,
Whiteflies.
The subject matter in this
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the use of pesticides. This book is compiled of 24 Chapters divided into 4
Sections. Section A focuses on toxicity of organic and inorganic insecticides,
Section B is dedicated to vector control using insecticides, biological control
of mosquito larvae, Section C describes bioactive natural products from
sapindacea, management of potato pests, flower thrips, mango mealy bug, pear
psylla and grapes pests, Section D provides information on insecticide
resistance in natural population of malaria vector, role of Anopheles gambiae
P450 cytochrome, genetic toxicological profile of carbofuran and pirimicarp
carbamic insecticides, etc.