Exploring native Entomopathogenic Nematode (EPN) from the Dangs
Research Type
Survey Work
Experiment Background
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) are parasites of insects, killing them within 48 hrs with the aid of their associated bacterial symbionts, and have a great importance as biological control agents of many insect pests. Unfortunately, their abundance, distribution, and their role in the natural regulation of insect populations have not been widely studied, especially with regard to the occurrence and catalogue of local species which could be more adapted at the local environmental conditions. Very scanty studies were conducted on the occurrence of EPNs in Gujarat conditions although biodiversity that is expected to be found in Dangs due to diverse cropping pattern and forest ecosystem.
Therefore, the aim of this investigation is to explore the abundance and the diversity of EPN species preliminarily under the Dangs condition.
Experiment Group
Agricultural Entomology
Unit Type
(02)EDUCATION UNIT
Unit
(24)COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (WAGHAI)
Department
(333)Entomology
BudgetHead
(338/12402/00)338/05/REG/02465
Objective
1. To know the occurrence of EPN under the Dangs
2. To prepare the catalogue of naturally occurring EPN under the Dangs