Entomopathogenic nematodes: from science to commercial use

This chapter describes the development and commercialization of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) as biological control agents. The research and development was always accompanied by alliances with companies active in plant protection and thus the strategies of the different commercial enterprises ar...

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Published in:	Biological control: a global perspective pp. 136 - 151
Main Author:	Ehlers, R. U
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English
Published:	Wallingford, UK CABI 2007
Subjects:	animals biocontrol biocontrol agents biological control biological control agents biological control organisms Chromadorea Chromadoria commercialization entomopathogens entomophilic nematodes eukaryotes Heterorhabditidae Heterorhabditis insect nematodes invertebrates marketing mass rearing natural enemies Nematoda nematodes pathogens pest control pests plant pests Rhabditida Secernentea Steinernema Steinernematidae
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Summary:	This chapter describes the development and commercialization of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) as biological control agents. The research and development was always accompanied by alliances with companies active in plant protection and thus the strategies of the different commercial enterprises are also described. As much of this history is part of my own odyssey through the world of biological control, this chapter also describes part of my scientific and commercial career.
ISBN:	9781845932657 184593265X
DOI:	10.1079/9781845932657.0136