ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY

by VINITA JAISWAL, KAMAL KUMAR JAISWAL

Overview

Presents an exhaustive study of economic zoology. All kinds of animal pathogens - such as protozoans, helminths, nematodes, mites and ticks and household insects, directly or indirectly causing diseases in other animals including humans - are described in detail, covering every aspect of their life history along with the symptoms appearing on the hosts, and their prevention, control and cure. Furthermore, along with the animal pathogens mentioned above, plant pathogens, such as insects, acting as pests of a variety of crops are also described in detail.Key features:Chapters enriched with photomicrographs present a realistic description.Exclusive life cycle diagrams of pathogens.Exhaustive coverage of the subject matter helps students to understand the concepts.Chapter-end review questions help students to prepare for examinations and assess their knowledge.Read more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120348868
Publisher:	PHI Learning
Publication date:	01/15/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

JAISWAL, VINITA Vinita Jaiswal, Ph.D., is a Associate Professor of Zoology at CMP College, University of Allahabad, Allahabad. She has more than a decade of teaching experience. Being specialised in the field of entomology, she worked on gall midges and has published about 15 research papers in national and international journals of repute. She has successfully worked on the research project funded by the UGC. She is currently engaged in the study of gall midges attacking the mango blossoms. JAISWAL, KAMAL KUMAR Kamal Kumar Jaiswal, Ph.D., was Lecturer of Botany at University of Mumbai. He worked on the research project funded by the UGC and has published his findings in a monograph entitled Chlorococcales in which he has reported 112 taxa from the state of Uttar Pradesh. He has the credit of conducting Environmental Impact Assessment Studies for some reputed companies.

Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1 Protozoan Parasites of Man and Animals Chapter 2 Helminths as Human and Animal Parasites Chapter 3 Nematodes that Affect Plants Chapter 4 Mites and Ticks as Human and Animal Parasites Chapter 5 Household Insects (I) Chapter 6 Household Insects (II) Chapter 7 Household Insects (III) Chapter 8 Insect Pests of Crops Chapter 9 Insect Pest Control Chapter 10 Apiculture Chapter 11 Lac Culture Chapter 12 Sericulture Chapter 13 Aquaculture: Basic Concepts, Management and Economics Chapter 14 Fisheries Chapter 15 Principal Cultivable Fishes Chapter 16 Prawn Culture Chapter 17 Pearl Aquaculture Chapter 18 Cattle Farming and Dairy Industry Chapter 19 Pig Farming Chapter 20 Poultry Farming Review Questions • Glossary • Index