Introduction

This contributed volume aims at bringing together all the genetic engineering tools for managing various types of crop pests. The main focus of this book is to explore the application of these tools in pest management. Major pest groups covered in this book are insects, mites and nematodes.

Section 1: Genetic Tools and Molecular Approaches

The first section covers all major genetic tools and molecular approaches.

Section 2: Genetic Tools for Beneficial Organisms

The second section deals with genetic tools for of beneficial containing three chapters involving honey bees, silkworms and natural enemies.

Section 3: Genetic Interactions Against Pests in Different Regions

Next section deals with genetic interactions against pests in diverse geographical regions with special focus on Africa, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

Sections 4 and 5: Pest Management and Genetic Interactions

Sections four and five addresses diverse aspects as management of pests, genetic behavior, gene expression, plasticity, pathways and interactions and options for mitigation of pests.

Target Audience

It serves as a useful resource for professionals in the fields of entomology, agronomy, horticulture, ecology, and environmental sciences, as well as to agricultural producers and plant biotechnologists.