Advances in Insect Rearing for Research and Pest Management |
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| Author:
| Anderson, Thomas E. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-367-16325-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2023 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionThe 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.