1st Edition

Heliothis/ Helicoverpa Management The Emerging Trends and Need for Future Research

Edited By H C Sharma Copyright 2005

    This book covers various aspects of information on bio-ecology, temporal and spatial distribution, key mortality factors, population dynamics and early warning system, host plant resistance, mechanism and inheritance of resistance, introgression of resistance genes from closely related wild relatives of crops, transgenics, molecular marker-assisted selection, bio-control agents including natural enemies and biopesticides, natural plant products, chemical control and insecticide resistance management, and integrated management of Heliothis/Helicoverpa. An attempt has been made to pinpoint the gaps in our knowledge of Heliothis/Helicoverpa management and identify the areas for future research thrusts. Considering the complexity of effectively managing Heliothis/Helicoverpa infestations, it is imperative that we follow an integrated approach. This integration will involve agronomic and cultural management, host plant resistance, transgenics, biological control and judicious use of chemical pesticides. Many poten

    Helicoverpa - The Global Problem; Heliothis/Helicoverpa Problem in the Americas
    Biology and Management
    Helicoverpa Menace in the Indian Subcontinent
    The Helicoverpa Problem in Australia
    Biology and Management
    Bio-ecology and Management of Helicoverpa for Sustainable Crop Production in Africa
    Helicoverpa in India
    Spatial and Temporal Dynamics and Management Options
    Monitoring and Forecasting of Heliothis/Helicoverpa Populations
    Heliothis/Helicoverpa: The Key Mortality Factors - Life Table Analysis
    Biodiversity and Heliothis/Helicoverpa Management
    Host Plant Resistance to Cotton Bollworm/Legume Pod Borer, Heliothis/Helicoverpa
    Physical and Chemical Mechanisms of Plant Resistance to Helicoverpa
    Recent Research on Chickpea and Pigeonpea
    Breeding for Resistance to Heliothis/Helicoverpa
    Effectiveness and Limitations
    Utilization of Wild Relatives of Crops for Resistance to Heliothis/Helicoverpa
    Insecticidal Genes and their Potential in Developing Transgenic Crops for Resistance to Heliothis/Helicoverpa
    Heliothis/Helicoverpa Resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis: Management Strategies
    Strategies for Deployment of Heliothis/Helicoverpa Resistant Transgenic Crops
    Alternative Molecules as Candidates for Genetic Transformation of Crops for Resistance to Heliothis/Helicoverpa
    Towards Molecular Breeding of Heliothis/Helicoverpa Resistance in Grain Legumes
    Biological Control of Helicoverpa
    Research Status, Constraints and Opportunities
    Efficacy of Biopesticides and Natural Plant Products for Heliothis/Helicoverpa Control
    Chemical Control of Helicoverpa
    Prospects and Problems
    Insecticide Resistance Management Strategies for Helicoverpa
    Helicoverpa Management: Successes and Failures - Lessons for the Future
    Heliothis/Helicoverpa Management
    Emerging Trends and Prospects for Future Research

    Biography

    H C Sharma