Description: This volume in the Biological Techniques Series is written by an international group of experts that contribute a broad array of techniques for the identification, isolation, culture, bioassay, propagation, and storage of the major groups of entomopathogens. Manual of Techniques in Insect Pathology provides general and specific background to experienced insect pathologists, biologists, and entomologists who are beginning work with pathogen groups that are new to them. It is also useful as a laboratory manual for courses in insect pathology and biological control and related areas of study. Safety testing of entomopathogens in mammals and complementary techniques for the preparation of entomopathogens are included as well as broader methods for the study of specimens such as microscopy and molecular techniques. This manual concentrates primarily on practical step by step aspects of the techniques, but also provides the reader with a short history, rationale for usage, guides to supplemental literature, plus recipes for media, fixatives, and stains.
-- Presents the first single comprehensive manual on techniques in insect pathology
-- Step-by-step instructions on how to identify, isolate, culture, propagate, bioassay and store the major groups of entomopathogens
-- Broadens the confines of classical insect pathology by presenting a wide array of methods such as microscopy and molecular techniques
-- Equips beginners with the practical knowledge needed to apply the techniques
-- Includes safety testing of entomopathogens in mammals
-- Provides a variety of supplemental literature and recipes for fixatives, media, and stains
-- Written by an international group ofexperts

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