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Molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in South African forestry plantations
Thesis (PhD (Entomology))--University of Pretoria, 2017.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/110106 Molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in South African forestry plantations Hurley, Brett P. birhanaddisie@gmail.com Slippers, Bernard Wingfield, Michael J. Abate, Birhan Addisie Biological control Heterorhabditis macrobial microbial non-target effects Sterinernema Thesis (PhD (Entomology))--University of Pretoria, 2017. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in the families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae are obligate insect pathogens. Their favorable characteristics as biocontrol agents have resulted in some species of EPN being released globally and widely used for the control of diverse insect pests. In this review we consider the occurrence of currently described EPN species, including those that have been released globally for commercial purposes. We also discuss the contribution of regulation policies to the global distribution of these species and issues that influence import regulations. Possible non-target effects, the use of commercial versus native EPNs and the possible interaction between these species are considered. Finally, we provide a view as to whether existing policies adequately deal with the risks associated with the global movement of EPNs and we suggest future directions that should be considered for the use of EPNs as biological control agents. Zoology and Entomology PhD (Entomology) 2026-05-15T17:26:18Z 2026-05-15T17:26:18Z 17/02/09 2017 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/2263/110106 en application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Biological control Heterorhabditis macrobial microbial non-target effects Sterinernema Molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in South African forestry plantations |
| title | Molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in South African forestry plantations |
| title_full | Molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in South African forestry plantations |
| title_fullStr | Molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in South African forestry plantations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in South African forestry plantations |
| title_short | Molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in South African forestry plantations |
| title_sort | molecular characterization and evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes in south african forestry plantations |
| topic | Biological control Heterorhabditis macrobial microbial non-target effects Sterinernema |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/110106 |