Dictionary of Applied Entomology

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This unique Dictionary of Applied Entomology is an essential reference book for all students of agricultural and biological sciences in pursuit of interviews and examination success. It covers the whole range of terms related with applied entomology and includes essential entries from such fields as insect anatomy, morphology, physiology, embryology, ecology, classification, behaviour and interaction. It also includes terms on useful and crop insect biology, diversity and population dynamics. Methods of insect control including cultural, biological and chemical control, insecticides & application equipments, toxicology, residues & pheromone, etc. are also defined. Entries on many modern field, industrial and laboratory techniques are also included. Bold headwords provide quick and easy access to over 6000 entries chosen and written on the expert advice from experienced advisory board. Each entry in the dictionary has been defined with the utmost accuracy, completeness and easy readability to be readily accessible for students and professionals in agriculture in general and entomology in particular.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR L L Somani

Dr. L L Somani (b. 1945) did his graduation and Ph.D. from the University of Udaipur, Udaipur. He had all through a brilliant academic career and also holds Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism. He was awarded Post-Doctoral Commonwealth Fellowship (1975-77) to undertake research at Waite Agricultural Research Institute, Adelaide (Australia). He has also served the Gujarat Agricultural University. He is currently working as Professor at S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner. He has been honoured by the 'Dhiru Morarji Memorial Award' (1984) for agricultural Science by the Fertilizer Association of India. He has published over 200 papers and articles in national and international journals of repute. He is associated with several academic societies. Besides being the editor, compiler of monumental Dictionary of Agricultural and Allied Sciences Series, Dr. Somani has published many other outstanding books.