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This book shares the latest developments and advances in materials
and processes involved in the energy generation, transmission,
distribution and storage. Chapters are written by researchers in
the energy and materials field. Topics include, but are not limited
to, energy from biomass, bio-gas and bio-fuels; solar, wind,
geothermal, hydro power, wave energy; energy-transmission,
distribution and storage; energy-efficient lighting buildings;
energy sustainability; hydrogen and fuel cells; energy policy for
new and renewable energy technologies and education for sustainable
energy development.
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are parasites of insects. EPNs
are currently used as biopesticides for controlling several
important insect pest worlds wide. EPNs are extraordinarily lethal
to many important soil insect pests, yet are safe for plant and
animals. This high degree of safety means that unlike chemicals or
even Bacillus thuringiensis, nematode application do not require
masks or other safety equipments. Biological control of insect
pests using EPNs has gained importance in the recent year. Because
they are highly virulent, killing their host within 24 to 48 hrs.
They can be cultured easily in vivo as well as in vitro on
artificial diet and have a high reproductive potential, broad host
range, longer storage ability and can easily be applied in soil and
foliage without adverse effect on non-target organisms. They are
safe to the plant and animal health. Since EPNs are compatible with
many insecticides hence can be used in a large scale as one of the
component in integrated pest management (IPM) to control insect
pest.
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